Roman Bronze Head of Zeus, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Paintings cultured pearls

cultured pearls

Provenance:  Private NYC collection acquired from Edward H

Washington

Just charming

an apparently identical shape with the sound-value 'pr' (aper) is used to write words meaning 'equipped' or 'furnished with' and

Roman Bronze Head of Zeus, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Paintings cultured pearlsA finely crafted bronze head of Zeus, the king of the Olympian gods, featuring a powerful, idealized face that is expressive and well defined. It showcases a prominent brow, deep set eyes beneath arched eyebrows, a full, curling beard and mustache, and characteristic long, wavy hair. Zeus wears a diadem, which signifies royal authority by encircling the crown of his head and is a strong visual element emphasizing his divine kingship and authority. The