Head of a Woman
5th-4th century BCE
Description
Figure is wearing a tall headdress. Top of face framed by wavy hair. Broken nose (once prominent). Eyes and mouth modeled, chin strongly articulated.
Dimensions
5.08 x 3.18 cm (2 x 1 1/4 in.)
Provenance
From the collection of William A. Koshland
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