Caption

Votive head, 3rd–2nd century BC, Central Italy; sculpture; height 14.5 cm, width 9 cm, depth 8.5 cm, weight 0.5 kg; authenticity uncertain., A weathered terracotta sculpture head with a rounded top and stylized hair, displayed against a neutral gray background; the surface shows a rough texture with visible erosion and small pits, and the colors visible include shades of tan, light brown, reddish-brown, and darker brown speckling; the facial features are simplified with almond-shaped eyes, a pronounced nose, and full lips, and there is a suggestion of hair or a headdress framing the face and falling to the sides, with a short neck and a flattened back.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A04_221

License type

Rights managed

Available size

41.9Mb (1.5Mb) / 11.8in x 13.8in / 3527 x 4149 (300dpi)

Keywords

Votive head 3rd–2nd century BC Central Italy sculpture height 14.5 cm width 9 cm depth 8.5 cm weight 0.5 kg authenticity uncertain weathered terracotta sculpture head rounded top stylized hair displayed neutral gray background surface rough texture visible erosion small pits colors visible include shades tan light brown reddish-brown darker brown speckling facial features simplified almond-shaped eyes pronounced nose full lips suggestion hair headdress framing face falling sides short neck flattened back.