Roman Bronze Bust of Minerva , Roman Imperial Period, ca. 2nd Cent CE Vessels - Stone The sculptor has given careful

The sculptor has given careful attention to detail: the five-notched clypeus shows the deeply carved head and eyes

This elegant hand-blown beaker features a conical body tapering to a thickened base

Dimensions:   Max length: 1

At either end of the crescent sit small rosettes

Roman Bronze Bust of Minerva , Roman Imperial Period, ca. 2nd Cent CE Vessels - Stone The sculptor has given carefulA finely cast bronze bust of Minerva, Roman goddess of wisdom, war, and the arts, depicted wearing a crested Corinthian style helmet pushed back atop her head. Her draped aegis is rendered with sharply incised folds and defined shoulder detailing. The facial features are elegantly modeled, showing stylized Hellenistic influence with almond shaped eyes, a straight nose, and slightly parted lips. The helmet crest rises prominently behind the head.