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Head with Phrygian Helmet, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown
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Head with Phrygian Helmet, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown
Head with Phrygian Helmet, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE)
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4th Century 4th Century Bc Cap Of Liberty Hellenistic Liberty Cap Phrygian Cap Ptolemaic Ptolemaic Dynasty Ptolemaic Period Roman Period Terra Cotta Terracotta
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This image showcases a close-up view of an ancient head with a Phrygian Helmet, dating back to the Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE). The head is depicted in terracotta, a type of clay that was commonly used for ceramics during this time. The Phrygian Helmet, also known as the cap of liberty, is a distinctive red felt hat with a tall conical crown, originally worn by the Phrygians, an ancient people residing in Anatolia. This head sculpture, with its intricately detailed features and lifelike expression, is believed to have originated in Egypt during the Hellenistic period, specifically during the Ptolemaic Dynasty. The Phrygian Helmet gained symbolic significance during the Roman Republic, representing freedom and liberty. This head sculpture is now a cherished piece of heritage art, on display at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). Its enigmatic presence invites us to ponder the rich history and cultural exchange that took place during the ancient world.
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