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Discobolus Head - Item #16917 Inches High x 7 Inches Wide x 10 Inches Deep The Greek sculptor Myron was famous for his athletes and animals. One such sculpture of Myron's that is considered one of the best of the Classical period is the life size Discobolus, or Discus Thrower. The original bronze is lost, but many Roman copies exist, including the best copy which is in the Museo Nazionale Romano. The figure is renowned for its complexity of motion and form. Despite the

such as opening the eyes

with an acanthus leaf and scrollwork on the sides

Thasos (city)

and one copy was placed at Stratford Town Hall

some proposing the mask was not taken from a corpse due to the healthy-looking face and the woman's seemingly posed expression

Artist: Attributed to da Bologna

Reconstructions of the pediment reveal that only the top portions of the gods and horses were visible as these scenes were designed to fit into the tight corners of the pediment

the artist clearly captures the acclaimed beauty of his sitter

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The statue is also recognized for the complexity of the figure's posture

13 Inches High x 3 Inches Wide x 4 Inches Deep

and there are also versions in plaster

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