Archaic II
Limestone Female Figure Head
White limestone head of a female figure. Only the head is preserved; very few areas of light wear. The face is oval in shape with pronounced cheekbones and protruding eyes. The left eyebrow continues far into the temple-area. The nose is small and short. The mouth is small with pronounced dimples. The headscarf covers the high calvarium and covers the ears entirely. The back is lightly rounded. Dimensions: Height: 2.40 centimetres Object Type: figure Series: Nick type 2 (2.3) Techniques: carved
Date
560 - 540 BC
Accession No.
null
Collection
British Museum
Provenance
- Town (Naukratis) (?)
- Sanctuary of Apollo (Naukratis) (?)
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