Cypriot Terracotta Helmeted Figure - image 1

Archaic II

Cypriot Terracotta Helmeted Figure

Cypriot terracotta figure of man wearing crested helmet. Handmade in primitive style. Helmet has cheek plates and a tassel hanging down at the back. Head only. Pale buff fabric with fine black, red and white inclusions. Dimensions: Height: 5 centimetres; Thickness: 3.60 centimetres; Width: 2.20 centimetres Object Type: figure Techniques: handmade; painted Condition: fair (incomplete -head only; nose chipped)

Date

620 - 550 BC

Accession No.

EA50124

Collection

British Museum

Provenance

  • Temple of Aphrodite (Naukratis)