Head of a Bearded Man from a Grave or Votive Statue

Athens or Aegina (Greece), acquired in 1884 from the Sabouroff Collection; marble, 550 - 540 BC The well-groomed beard of an older man distinguises the high-quality, famous Sabouroff head from the faces of the archaic statues of youths (kouroi). The rough chipping of the hair and beard served as the surface for additions in plaster, but it does not allow the precise function of the statue to be determined. This object is part of Scan The World. Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for the public to access for free. Scan the World is an open source, community effort, if you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email [e-mail] to find out how you can help.