Bust of an Unidenfied Hellenistic Ruler at The British Museum, London

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Although the person here represented cannot be identified with certainty, the treatment of the hair in thick, coarse locks, the side-burns and look of fierce determination are typical of some Hellenistic ruler portraits. (The nose and bust are restored). It was bequeathed by Richard Payne Knight and is a Roman copy of the 2nd century AD from a lost Hellenistic original, probably of the 2nd Century BC.   This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for the public to access for free. Scan the World is an open source, community effort, if you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help.