Fragmentary Head of Alexander Wearing an Elephant's Scalp

Maker Greek

Maker Roman

Date2nd century B.C.E. or later

MediumBronze

Dimensionsoverall: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)

ClassificationSCULPTURE

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Post (Cynthia Dudley, Class of 1934)

Object number1994.64

Status

Not on view

RightsCopyright is retained in accordance with U.S. Copyright laws

Photo creditDavis Museum at Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA

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Fragmentary Head of Alexander Wearing an Elephant's Scalp

Fragmentary Head of Alexander Wearing an Elephant's Scalp