Roman Bronze Bust of Minerva , Roman Imperial Period, ca. 2nd Cent CE Holy Land A suspension loop has been

A suspension loop has been attached to is back

front cover

form the focal points of the design

Dimensions:  Height: 3/4 inch (1

the head slightly raised

Roman Bronze Bust of Minerva , Roman Imperial Period, ca. 2nd Cent CE Holy Land A suspension loop has beenA 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.