Head from a votive statue - image 1

Hellenistic

Head from a votive statue

Head from a votive statue: A round head from possibly a young female votive statue. The head has big eyes and well defined corners of the eye lids. The lips are thin without a smile. The top back of the head is slightly conical which may suggest that the hair was tied or wrapped up at the top back or wearing th sakkos. Only the left ear survives and a small earing can be seen. (Overall: 130 mm x 85 mm) - Made of Limestone Culture: Cypriot

Date

350 - 250 BC

Accession No.

16.5.72.81

Collection

Liverpool Museum

Provenance

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