Figurine
| Object Number: | MS5749 |
|---|---|
| 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: | 21.5 cm |
| Width: | 19.5 cm |
| Depth: | 11 cm |
Description
Male terracotta votive head; Central Italy, undoubtedly from a sanctuary, votive deposit; capite velato type; large example; very fine; broken across back and base. Missing: lower part of front and most of back. Forward part of head only represented. Frontal pose; sickle shaped locks above forehead. Framed by simplified representation of a mantle drawn over head. Back so far as preserved is plain; trace of a vent hole. mold made; finger marks on interior. Hard buff clay with small grits. Possible traces of red or pink on cheeks. A bit under life size.
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