Hellenistic Marble Head of Alexander the Great

Origin: Alexandria, EgyptCirca: Late 4th century BC to 3rd Century BCDimensions: 14.5" h x 9.5" w x 9" d (36.8cm x 24.25cm x 22.85cm)Medium: Marble As a stunning and unique marble head of history's most famous ruler and general, despite it's fragmentary state, this depiction includes all of the characteristic attributes a royal portrait of Alexander require.  From the subtle left leaning cock of the neck, to the strong, broad jawline, narrow full lips, and sharply defined bridge of the nose.  The heavy, architechtonic brow, wavy hair, distinctive anastole, and sfumato eyes represent an idealized, almost deified depiction of the great king.  In combination with the beautiful rich patina and surface accretions from extended underwater submersion, the masterful execution of this arresting portrait creates what may be one of the most unique, haunting images of the Hellenistic ruler to be found in collections the world over.  It's direct expression lends a sense of divine authority while la