Female head from a grave relief

Owner institution Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

Summary

The relief is made of white fine-grained marble. The tip of the nose is missing. A Visible Induced Luminescence examination revealed an equal distribution of luminescent pigments in the hair and the face indicating the use of Egyptian Blue.

Description of object

The head of a young woman seen in three-quarter profile from the right. Her hair is swept back in curly strands, her face is narrow and well-shaped.

Choice of methods

Visual examination

Macroscopic

Technical imaging

VIL: Luminescent paticles indicating Egyptian Blue are visible in their distribution in the hair and on the face.

Bibliography

F. Poulsen (1951), Catalogue of Ancient Sculpture in the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen, cat. no. 216b.

M. Moltesen (1995), Catalogue. Greece in the Classical Period. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen, cat. no. 47.

Inv. no. IN 2554
Object type Relief
Date c. 340-25 B.C.E.
Period / Culture Classical
Material White marble
Acquisition information Bought in 1910.
Dimensions H. 26 cm.

Selected photos

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Other Visible Induced Luminescence imaging: The white particles indicates the use of Egyptian Blue in the original colouring.