1st century AD

Hexagonal shaft of a candelabra

Inv. Scu 968 This hexagonal shaft was probably part of a candelabra. The socket on the top most likely served as a support for oil lamps. The shaft rests on a low plinth supported by a moulded base. The surface…

Draped female statue

Inv. Scu 1179 This statue in fine-grained white marble represents a richly dressed female figure that can be interpreted as an member of the aristocracy or, more likely, a goddess whose identification remains uncertain, as relevant parts of the work…

Male bust

Inv. Scu 353 Male bust, cut off at the chest. The portrait features a young man with the head slightly turned to right. The rather bold face is characterized by slanting eyes, hooked nose, full, tight lips and receding chin.…

Male portrait

Inv. Scu 346 This portrait features a middle-aged man whose face, with pronounced cheekbones, is dominated by almond-shaped eyes with asymmetrical, arched eyebrows. The face is characterized by prominent nose, full and tight lips and receding chin. The hair is…

Male bust

Inv. Scu 348 Male bust, cut down at the chest. The head is briskly turned to left. The elongated face with prominent cheekbones is characterized by large, almond-shaped eyes, which are marked arched eyebrows, hooked nose and thin, slightly parted…

Female Herm

Inv. Scu 1076 The hair is gathered around the head with a plait modelled according to the archaic style and with a crown of palmettes intertwined with lotus buds. The hair falls onto the herm’s shoulders in two thick braids.…

Statue of a Genius (Soul)

Inv. Scu 1130 This statue represents the Genius, or soul of a young male figure. In his left hand he holds a cornucopia and from his left shoulder falls an aegis (sign of divine protection) or cape decorated with serpents.…

Herm of Athena

Inv. Scu 567 The herm features Athena; the goddess wears a close-fitting helmet decorated in the centre with a gorgoneion. The bust is clad with a thin chiton. The wavy hair, parted in the middle, is tied back on the…

Male bust

Inv. Scu 354 Male bust, cut off at the chest. The portrai features a young man with the head turned to the right. The face, full of vigour, is characterized by slanting eyes and thin, tight lips. The hair neatly…

Male bust

Inv. Scu 347 The bust, cut down at the chest, portrays a young man with protruding cheekbones and almond-shaped eyes, surmounted by arched eyebrows; the nose is hooked, the lips full and the chin receding. On the forehead the hair…