The Berkeley Plato : from neglected relic to ancient treasure : an archaeological detective story /

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Author / Creator:	Miller, Stephen G. (Stephen Gaylord), 1942-
Imprint:	Berkeley : University of California Press, ©2009.
Description:	1 online resource (xvi, 92 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Language:	English
Series:	The Joan Palevsky imprint in classical literature Joan Palevsky imprint in classical literature.
Subject:	Plato -- Portraits. Plato. Phoebe Apperson Hearst Museum of Anthropology -- History -- 20th century. Phoebe Apperson Hearst Museum of Anthropology. Hermae. Inscriptions, Greek. Portrait sculpture, Classical -- Italy -- Tivoli. Portrait sculpture, Classical -- California -- Berkeley. Classical antiquities -- Conservation and restoration -- California -- Berkeley -- History -- 20th century. Classical antiquities -- Conservation and restoration. Hermae. Inscriptions, Greek. Portrait sculpture, Classical. California -- Berkeley. Italy -- Tivoli. Electronic books. History. Portraits.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11286575

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ISBN:	9780520943599 0520943597 9780520258334 0520258339 1282703498 9781282703490
Digital file characteristics:	data file
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 77-81) and indexes. Print version record.
Summary:	This book explores the provenance of the so-called Berkeley Herm of Plato, a sculptural portrait that Stephen G. Miller first encountered over thirty years ago in a university storage basement. The head, languishing since its arrival in 1902, had become detached from the body, or herm, and had been labeled a fake. In 2002, while preparing another book, Miller-now an experienced archaeologist-needed an illustration of Plato, remembered this piece, and took another look. The marble, he recognized immediately, was from the Greek islands, the inscription appeared ancient, and the ribbons visible o.
Other form:	Print version: Miller, Stephen G. (Stephen Gaylord), 1942- Berkeley Plato. Berkeley : University of California Press, ©2009 9780520258334

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