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 head relief displayed against a plain gray background showing a sculpted face with closed eyes, a straight nose, and slightly parted lips; the hair is rendered in stylized waves framed by a rounded headpiece that extends down the sides, and the neck and upper chest are visible with a suggestion of a garment or collar. The surface shows a mottled texture with areas of roughness and small pits. The visible colors are earthy brown, tan, and hints of darker brown speckling, set against a neutral gray background.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A04_224

License type

Rights managed

Available size

41.9Mb (2.1Mb) / 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 head relief displayed plain gray background showing sculpted face closed eyes straight nose slightly parted lips hair rendered stylized waves framed rounded headpiece extends down sides neck upper chest visible suggestion garment collar surface mottled texture areas roughness small pits visible colors earthy brown tan hints darker brown speckling set neutral gray background.