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Head from a Female Figurine

6th century B.C.

The head and neck from a female figurine of dark reddish clay. The face is U-shaped and the ears are rendered as flat circular discs attached to the head. The figure wears a tall polos, hollowed out at the top. Many of the facial features are worn away except for the ridge above the eyes and the prominent, pointed nose

Date

6th century B.C.

Culture

Greek (South Italian, Campanian)

Museum

J. Paul Getty Museum

Accession Number

98.AD.119

Image Source

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