Head of Dionysus, A small terracotta head of Dionysus, part of a larger lost sculpture. The figure has a large, full mouth, almond-shaped eyes with distinct eyelids, and malleable eyebrow arches; the nose is damaged with losses on the chin, above the left eyebrow, and on the right cheek. Hair, partially covered, frames the head with a center parting. Head decoration consists of a ribbon and rosettes, now partially preserved; identification, though uncertain, is suggested by the elaborate headdress. Traces of red-brown polychrome are visible on fragments such as the hair and lips. 5th–4th century BC previously dated 3rd quarter of the 5th century BC. Tarentum. Terracotta figurine; h. 6.8 cm, w. 9 cm, d. 4.5 cm., A weathered sculpted fragment showing the profile of a human face mounted on a clear cylindrical stand, with a large irregular hat or headdress extending above and behind the head; the surface shows rough, eroded texture and traces of pigment in muted tones including beige, tan,...
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Head of Dionysus, A small terracotta head of Dionysus, part of a larger lost sculpture. The figure has a large, full mouth, almond-shaped eyes with distinct eyelids, and malleable eyebrow arches; the nose is damaged with losses on the chin, above the left eyebrow, and on the right cheek. Hair, partially covered, frames the head with a center parting. Head decoration consists of a ribbon and rosettes, now partially preserved; identification, though uncertain, is suggested by the elaborate headdress. Traces of red-brown polychrome are visible on fragments such as the hair and lips. 5th–4th century BC previously dated 3rd quarter of the 5th century BC. Tarentum. Terracotta figurine; h. 6.8 cm, w. 9 cm, d. 4.5 cm., A weathered sculpted fragment showing the profile of a human face mounted on a clear cylindrical stand, with a large irregular hat or headdress extending above and behind the head; the surface shows rough, eroded texture and traces of pigment in muted tones including beige, tan, brown, pale pink, and hints of reddish color, set against a smooth neutral gray background.

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Head Dionysus small terracotta head part larger lost sculpture figure large full mouth almond-shaped eyes distinct eyelids malleable eyebrow arches nose damaged losses chin left eyebrow right cheek Hair partially covered frames head center parting Head decoration consists ribbon rosettes now partially preserved identification though uncertain suggested elaborate headdress Traces red-brown polychrome visible fragments hair lips 5th–4th century BC previously dated 3rd quarter 5th century BC Tarentum Terracotta figurine h 6.8 cm w 9 cm d 4.5 cm weathered sculpted fragment showing profile human face mounted clear cylindrical stand large irregular hat headdress extending surface rough eroded texture traces pigment muted tones beige tan brown pale pink hints reddish color set smooth neutral gray background.

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