Portrait of Alexander the Great

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This portrait originates from the renowned statue of Alexander the Great wielding a spear, an outstanding work by the skilled Greek sculptor Lysippus, thriving in the 4th century BC. Tiny holes suggest that a metallic circlet was inserted amongst his locks of hair. The discovery site implies that in this specific portrait, Alexander is equated with the mighty god Hercules. This portrait is securely dated to the 1st century BC.