Figurine

Votive

MS5756

Location: On Display in the Etruscan Italy Gallery

From: Italy | Etruria | Caere

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number MS5756
Current Location Etruscan Italy Gallery - On Display
Culture Roman
Provenience Italy | Etruria | Caere
Date Made 3rd century BCE - 1st century BCE
Section Mediterranean
Materials Terracotta
Iconography Male Head | Man
Description

Missing: ca. 1/3 of (our) right side; otherwise intact. Forward part of head only represented, down to base of neck. Frontal pose; curly locks above forehead. Framed by a very simplified representation of a mantle drawn over head. Back plain; no vent hole preserved. Yellow clay with abundant grits. Traces of red on face and black on hair. Around 2/3 life size.

Height 21 cm
Width 14.5 cm

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