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.
Dimensions
3 x 2.7 cm (1 3/16 x 1 1/16 in.)
Provenance
Provenance unknown
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