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Bust of Helios, the sun god
Roman
Late Hellenistic to Roman Imperial Period
1st century B.C.–2nd century A.D.
Place of Manufacture: Egypt (perhaps)
Medium/Technique
Steatite
Dimensions
Height: 3 in. (approximately)
Credit Line
Gift of Jeannette and Jonathan Rosen in honor of John J. Herrmann, Jr., Curator of Classical Art, 1976-2004
Accession Number2004.2233
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionBust of Helios. Projections representing sunbeams circle his head.
ProvenanceMid-1970s, acquired by Jonathan P. Rosen, New York [see note]; 2004, year-end gift of Jeannette and Jonathan Rosen to the MFA. (Accession Date: February 23, 2005)
NOTE: According to information provided by the donor. First lent to the MFA March 23, 1983 (loan no. 33.1983).
NOTE: According to information provided by the donor. First lent to the MFA March 23, 1983 (loan no. 33.1983).