Terracotta Veiled Figure - image 1

Archaic

Terracotta Veiled Figure

Upper part of moulded terracotta female figure; right hand on breast; hair curled over forehead and covered by veil with tresses falling to shoulders; wearing necklace and ear caps with long tassles; flat back; traces of red paint on garment and face; traces black paint on hair; lower part reconstructed. Dimensions: Height: 15 centimetres max ; Thickness: 4.60 centimetres; Width: 9.10 centimetres Object Type: figure Techniques: painted; moulded

Date

750 - 475 BC

Accession No.

1897,0401.895

Collection

British Museum

Provenance

  • Enkomi