SculptureRoman3rd century CE

Fragmentary head with smiling face

3rd century CE

Classification

Sculpture

Technique

Molded

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Roman

Period

Roman Imperial period

Century

3rd century CE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

7.7 x 6.9 x 6.2 cm (3 1/16 x 2 11/16 x 2 7/16 in.)

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