Figurine
MS5749
From: Italy | Etruria | Caere
Curatorial Section: Mediterranean
Object Number | MS5749 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Italic | Etruscan | Roman |
Provenience | Italy | Etruria | Caere |
Date Made | 300 BCE to 100 BCE |
Section | Mediterranean |
Materials | Terracotta |
Iconography | Male Head |
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. |
Height | 21.5 cm |
Width | 19.5 cm |
Depth | 11 cm |
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