Bust of a youth binding his hair found on Delos sacred island - Athens Museum
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DELOS YOUTH MAN BUST This is a bust of a youth binding his hair found on Delos, ca. 100 BCE, National Archeological Museum, Athens. The full size statue has been found at Delos island and is a representation of a young athlete binding his hair. Found in the building known conventionally as the House of the Diadoumenos, on Delos. The youth is depicted binding a ribbon in his hair, a feature that enables him to be identified as an athlete. The piece is a copy of the famous statue of the “Diadoumenos” made by Polykleitos, about 450-425 BC.(01-161-A) Details: Condition: New, Handmade in Greece Material: Casting stone Height: 19 cm - 7.5 inches Width: 12 cm - 4.7 inches Length: 9 cm - 3.5 inches Weight: 1.2 kg ********
