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Classical

Head from a votive statue

Head from a votive statue: A small head of a young male from a votive statuette. The face has a slightly tilted expression to the right and he is wearing an oriental hat which is pointed at the top and has side long flaps covering the back of the neck but not the ears. The eyelids are thick and the eyes are almond shaped but the male is not smiling. The nose is partially broken and part of the jaw is missing, the left side of the face has heavily eroded. (Overall: 125 mm x 80 mm x 95 mm; 4 15/16 in x 3 1/8 in x 3 3/4 in) - Made of Limestone Culture: Cypriot

Date

425 - 375 BC

Accession No.

16.5.72.72

Collection

Liverpool Museum

Provenance

References

  • Handbook and Guide to the Collection of Cypriote Sculptures, City of Liverpool P…