Sperlonga Odysseus Marble Bust.

A marble bust of the head of the Sperlonga Odysseus. The sculptures discovered at the former villa of Emperor Tiberius in Sperlonga form one of the most significant ensembles of Hellenistic-style Roman sculpture, depicting dramatic mythological scenes such as the Blinding of Polyphemus and the Scylla Group. These monumental marble groups, likely created by Rhodian sculptors in the early first century CE, reflect both the imperial taste for Greek artistic models and the political utility of myth, aligning Tiberius with heroic figures like Odysseus to reinforce themes of cunning, survival, and imperial power. In very good condition with some pitting and cracking to the figure's right cheek, right side of his neck, and back. The height of the bust is 14 inches, and with the mount is 23 inches.