Archaic II
Terracotta Male Figure Head
Head of a male terracotta figure wearing a cap. Head or bust, broken from a larger figure. Possibly a representation of the devotee. The facial features are only crudely completed, in archaic style. The eyes are almond shaped. Mould-made with substantial additions by hand. Coated with white paint, with possible traces of paint, or staining. Dark red-brown fabric with pale yellow-buff surfaces. Overfired marl clay with abundant black and white inclusions. Dimensions: Height: 15.40 centimetres; Thickness: 7.70 centimetres; Width: 9.50 centimetres Object Type: figure Techniques: mould-made; painted (?)
Date
620 - 550 BC
Accession No.
null
Collection
British Museum
Provenance
- Sanctuary of Aphrodite (Naukratis) (likely)
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