Figurine
Votive
Object Number: | MS5751 |
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Current Location: | Collections Storage |
Culture: | Italic Etruscan Roman |
Provenience: | Italy Etruria Caere |
Date Made: | 300 BCE to 100 BCE |
Early Date: | -300 |
Late Date: | -100 |
Section: | Mediterranean |
Materials: | Terracotta |
Iconography: | Male Head |
Height: | 20.5 cm |
Width: | 16.5 cm |
Depth: | 13 cm |
Description
Male terracotta votive head; Central Italy, undoubtedly from a sanctuary/votive deposit; capite velato type; very fine, but note pick marks on face. Lacks lower part front and back; other wise intact. Forward part of head only represented. Frontal pose; curly locks above forehead. Framed by simplified representation of a mantle drawn over head. Back plain; vent hole 0.025m in diameter. Hard reddish buff clay; no traces of color. Around 2/3 life size.
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