Marble head of a bearded man from a herm

Greek, Attic

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 156

Bearded herm heads, which surmounted rectangular pillars, were commonly placed as protectors of sanctuaries, crossroads, private houses, and public areas such as the Athenian Agora.

Marble head of a bearded man from a herm, Marble, Greek, Attic

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Marble head of a bearded man from a herm, Marble, Greek, Attic
Marble head of a bearded man from a herm, Marble, Greek, Attic
Marble head of a bearded man from a herm, Marble, Greek, Attic
Marble head of a bearded man from a herm, Marble, Greek, Attic

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