Head of Hera

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This colossal head, twice life-size with a diadem, was originally meant to be inserted into a statue. It has been identified as the goddess Hera based on its resemblance to other representations of the divinity inspired by the Greek sculptor Polykleitos' (5th century B.C.) work. This piece remains a topic of discussion among scholars and has been dated from the 2nd century B.C. to the 2nd century A.D. This object is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from across the globe for public access at no cost. Scan the World is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can help out.