Model

Figurine

MS273

From: Italy | Etruria | Caere

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

Object Number MS273
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture South Italian (uncertain)
Provenience Italy | Etruria | Caere
Date Made 499-400 BCE
Section Mediterranean
Materials Terracotta
Iconography Shield | Female Head
Description

Female Head. Votive shield. Intact. Circular; narrow, flat edge; raised central part with large Gorgoneion in relief. Two holes for suspension above top of head of Gorgoneion. Hard medium brown clay. White surfacing over most of top surface.

Outside Diameter 8 cm
Credit Line Gift of Francis C. Macauley, Esq., 1890
Other Number 5613a - Old Museum Number

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