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Fragment of a Draped Female Head

Fragment of a Draped Female Head

SculptureGreek5th century BCE

Fragment of a Draped Female Head

c. 500-400 BCE

Description

Made of tan clay with course center including two large flakes of mica. Head has a large nose and assymetrically placed oval eyes. There are prominent lips in relief. The chin is rounded and the face is surrounded by a wavy lock in relief on top of which is a thick plastic veil. This piece was broken off of a larger seated or standing terracotta figurine.

Classification

Sculpture

Technique

Molded

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek

Period

Classical period

Century

5th century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

3 x 2.7 cm (1 3/16 x 1 1/16 in.)

Provenance

Provenance unknown

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