Male statue from Cyprus

Male statue from Cyprus

This statue is the upper half of a huge limestone statue depicting a bearded man, possibly an worshipper or priest. The statue depicts a standing figure wearing a pleated robe, with a cloak draped over his left shoulder and a serrated fold at the edge. This statue can be traced back to 450 BC to 425 BC, with a height of 1.04 meters. The complete statue is at least 2 meters high. The statue comes from Cyprus, possibly from the Temple of Apollo, and is now located in the British Museum.
Marble statue of the head of King Apion of Selenica in ancient Greece

Marble statue of the head of King Apion of Selenica in ancient Greece

Ptolemy Apion was the last king of Cyrenaica in Greece from 150 BC to 145 BC. He is a member of the Ptolemaic dynasty. This statue was made during the Hellenistic period in the 1st century BC and is 36.83 centimeters tall. The statue was discovered in the Temple of Apollo on Mount Panathos in central Greece and is now located in the British Museum.