Athena Hope-Farnese
This statue of Athena is a Roman copy of a Greek original of the late 5th century BCE.
The elaborate helmet of the Goddess is inspired by the one of Athena Parthenos in the Parthenon.
Restored are the arms, animals on the helmet and cheekpieces, and some aegis snakes.
Roman period, Height 224 cm
Naples, National Museum 6024

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