Subject
Portrait bust of the Greek philosopher Metrodorus of Lampsacus, Epicurus’ pupil.
Accession number 22.M322-5.188
White marble; sculpture in the round
Height 55 cm, width 37 cm, depth 27 cm
Good state of conservation. Reconstructed from around 20 fragments
Copy of Greek original (2nd century)
Provenance
Compartment Z3 on the north side of the xystus-garden of Villa dei Quintili, 5th mile of the via Appia Antica
Placement
Antiquarium of Villa dei Quintili
Credits
Archive of the Appia Antica Archaeological Park (pictures of Giulio Archinà)
References
Patrimonium Appiae: depositi emersi, exhibition catalogue curated by F. R. Paolillo, M. Pontisso, S. Roascio, Quingentole 2022, pp 437-441.
