Terracotta votive head of male - Rupert Wace Ancient Art

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Terracotta votive head of male

Mould made, the head turns to the right with the eyes gazing upwards from deep set sockets, and full lips slightly opened. The narrow face framed by luxuriant curled hair partially covered by a himation, with stray hairs incised onto the cheeks.

Etruscan. Late 4th century BC
Height: 27.5 cm

Ex. Jacob Hirsch collection
R Maly, acquired c. 1972
Published Ars Antiqua, catalogue 3, December 1967, no 54, illustrated.

Rupert Wace Ancient Art
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