SculptureGreek4th century BCE
Female Head
300 B.C.
Description
Head displaying an elaborate coif of hair that is pulled back from the face in intricate coils and is gathered to a point at the top back of head (partly broken). Both ears wear disk shaped earrings. Neck is sensitively rendered with two, horizontal creases indicating folds of skin. Facial features sensitively rendered.
Dimensions
5.6 cm h x 3.8 cm w (2 3/16 x 1 1/2 in.)
Provenance
From the collection of William A. Koshland
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