A ROMAN MARBLE BUST OF ATHENA, CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D. | A Roman Marble Bust of Athena

wearing a chiton, mantle falling over the left shoulder, and aegis with central gorgoneion; head restored.

private collection, circa 19th Century (based on style of restored head)
French private collection, acquired in the 1970s (Drouot, Piasa, March 17th, 2014, no. 172, part)
acquired at the above sale by the present owner

Head entirely 19th century, whereas the bust dated 2nd century A.D., presenting a condition consistent with age and use. Surface generally worn, with minor chips and abrasions overall.
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Another small-scale bust of Athena was found in Ostia: D. Vaglieri, Notizie degli scavi (1913), p. 211, fig. 16.