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Head of a Votive Statue of a Youth

Head of a Votive Statue of a Youth

4th–3rd century B.C.
Votive statue of the head of a young male wearing a veil. His hair composed of curled bangs (previously identified as a laurel wreath) and longer curled locks that cover his temples and ears. The large eyes have irises, indicated in relief. The back is unarticulated, and is pierced by a round vent hole.
Date
4th–3rd century B.C.
Culture
Etruscan
Dimensions
H: 24.40 cm
Museum
J. Paul Getty Museum
Accession Number
75.AD.102
Image Source
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Images courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (CC0)