Figurine

Votive

MS5755

From: Italy | Etruria | Caere

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number MS5755
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Roman
Provenience Italy | Etruria | Caere
Date Made 3rd century BCE - 1st century BCE
Section Mediterranean
Materials Terracotta
Iconography Female Head
Description

Forward half of frontal head is represented, down to base of neck. Hair is waved loosely from center of forehead. Five or six protrusions set in the outer locks of the hair may be pine cones, grapes or other vegetation. Solid fabric, buffclay with abundant grits and buff surfacing. Possible an antefix? Lower edges broken both in front and behind.

Height 18 cm
Width 14.5 cm

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