Limestone head from the statue of a worshiper of Apollo, bearded and wearing a helmet with upturned
Limestone head from the statue of a worshiper of Apollo, bearded and wearing a helmet with upturned cheek-pieces. Found at the sanctuary of Apollo in the ancient city of Idalion, Cyprus. Artist unknown; ca. 525-500 BCE. Now in the British Museum. Photo credit: George M. Groutas/Wikimedia Commons. -- source link
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