LEADER 04353nam 2200721Ia 450 001 9910778403103321 005 20230721023211.0 010 $a1-282-70349-8 010 $a9786612703492 010 $a0-520-94359-7 024 7 $a10.1525/9780520943599 035 $a(CKB)1000000000811836 035 $a(EBL)470959 035 $a(OCoLC)464674243 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000335118 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11255959 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000335118 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10272276 035 $a(PQKB)11497059 035 $a(StDuBDS)EDZ0000055897 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC470959 035 $a(MdBmJHUP)muse30585 035 $a(DE-B1597)520067 035 $a(DE-B1597)9780520943599 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL470959 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr10343488 035 $a(CaONFJC)MIL270349 035 $a(EXLCZ)991000000000811836 100 $a20090504d2009 ub 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 14$aThe Berkeley Plato$b[electronic resource] $efrom neglected relic to ancient treasure : an archaeological detective story /$fStephen G. Miller ; with an appendix by John Twilley 210 $aBerkeley $cUniversity of California Press$dc2009 215 $a1 online resource (169 p.) 225 1 $aThe Joan Palevsky imprint in classical literature 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 $a0-520-25833-9 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and indexes. 327 $tFrontmatter --$tCONTENTS --$tILLUSTRATIONS --$tPREFACE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS --$tHISTORY OF ACQUISITION AND THE FIRST CENTURY IN CALIFORNIA --$tDESCRIPTION OF THE ARTIFACT --$tPERTINENCE OF THE HEAD --$tTHE INSCRIPTION --$tTHE SEVEN SAGES --$tTHE TIVOLI PLATO --$tTHE BERKELEY PLATO AND THE RENAISSANCE --$tPORTRAITS OF PLATO --$tTHE BERKELEY PLATO AND THE AKADEMY --$tRIBBONS --$tPLATO AND RIBBONS --$tWHY PLATO AND RIBBONS --$tCONCLUSION --$tAPPENDIX I. THE SQUARE-OMICRON AND SQUARE-THETA PORTRAIT HERMS FROM TIVOLI --$tAPPENDIX 2. TECHNICAL AND SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS OF THE BERKELEY PLATO --$tBIBLIOGRAPHY --$tGENERAL INDEX --$tINDEX OF ANCIENT SOURCES --$tINDEX OF ANCIENT SOURCES 330 $aThis book explores the provenance of the so-called Berkeley Herm of Plato, a sculptural portrait that Stephen G. Miller first encountered over thirty years ago in a university storage basement. The head, languishing since its arrival in 1902, had become detached from the body, or herm, and had been labeled a fake. In 2002, while preparing another book, Miller-now an experienced archaeologist-needed an illustration of Plato, remembered this piece, and took another look. The marble, he recognized immediately, was from the Greek islands, the inscription appeared ancient, and the ribbons visible on the head were typical of those in Greek athletic scenes. The Berkeley Plato, rich in scientific, archaeological, and historical detail, tells the fascinating story of how Miller was able to authenticate this long-dismissed treasure. His conclusion, that it is an ancient Roman copy possibly dating from the time of Hadrian, is further supported by art conservation scientist John Twilley, whose essay appears as an appendix. Miller's discovery makes a significant contribution to the worlds of art history, philosophy, archaeology, and sports history and will serve as a starting point for new research in the back rooms of museums. 410 0$aJoan Palevsky imprint in classical literature. 606 $aHermae 606 $aInscriptions, Greek 606 $aPortrait sculpture, Classical$zItaly$zTivoli 606 $aPortrait sculpture, Classical$zCalifornia$zBerkeley 606 $aClassical antiquities$xConservation and restoration$zCalifornia$zBerkeley$xHistory$y20th century 615 0$aHermae. 615 0$aInscriptions, Greek. 615 0$aPortrait sculpture, Classical 615 0$aPortrait sculpture, Classical 615 0$aClassical antiquities$xConservation and restoration$xHistory 676 $a733/.3 700 $aMiller$b Stephen G$g(Stephen Gaylord),$f1942-2021.$01100958 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910778403103321 996 $aThe Berkeley Plato$93688275 997 $aUNINA