Head of a Man on a Herm (known as Xenocrates)

The characteristic features of this portrait (a forked beard, the way the hair is arranged on the forehead and the piercing gaze emphasised by tightly etched lines) are strongly reminiscent of the portrait of Epicurus (342-270 BC), a native of Samos and the founder of the Epicurean school of philosophy that was extremely popular between the 4th Century BC and the 2nd Century BC. Other details such as the different shape of the nose, however, suggest that this head may in fact depict an unknown thinker of the Roman era merely seeking to emulate the aspect of his favourite philosopher in his own portrait.

Greek marble (head); Lunese marble (herm).

Our figures are made by hand using high quality natural marble stone therefor each piece is unique and may slightly be different in shape and color.

★ Can be placed in the living room, garden, bonsai office, bedroom, bookstore, study, library, store, desk, car.

★ Gift idea for your friends and family, for those who are struggling, tired, depressed.

Material: natural marble

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