ID: GSATAM02 · © Carl Rasmussen · Added: 2003

Caryatid (2)

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Two of the original caryatids of the Erechtheion. This side view shows how the hair of this caryatid "falls" over her neck — thus strengthening the weakest part of this functional piece (it supported the **roof of a porch!). Note also the "crown" on her head.

Keywords:Greece · South · Athens · Acropolis Museum · Caryatids · Erechtheion · Classical Sculpture · Hair