artist and British crafts patron
The rough outer bark is stripped
Condition: Intact and in very good condition overall with areas of iridescence
whereby a clay or dung core is fashioned over a metal rod
This blend of eastern and western elements is also present in Palmyrene art
Roman Bronze Head of Zeus, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Jewelry - Gemstones artist and British crafts patronA finely crafted bronze head of Zeus, the king of the Olympian gods, featuring a powerful, idealized face that is expressive and well defined. It showcases a prominent brow, deep set eyes beneath arched eyebrows, a full, curling beard and mustache, and characteristic long, wavy hair. Zeus wears a diadem, which signifies royal authority by encircling the crown of his head and is a strong visual element emphasizing his divine kingship and authority. The