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Minerva, Louvre Ma2225

Helmeted Minerva holding a tiny owl. Marble and golden onyx, 2nd century AD and 18th century restorations, height: 4.3'. The onyx body is a Roman copy of the Hera Borghese type; the statue was restored as Minerva by adding marble head and arms.

Location: Louvre, Department of Greek, Etruscan and Roman Antiquities, Denon wing, ground floor, Daru Gallery (Ma 2225)

Photographer: Jastrow (2006)

Athena / Minerva Gallery


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