
Archaic II
Terracotta Mask Model
Terracotta model of a mask, probably originally worn at a religious ceremony; perforated below the ears and at the top of the head; oval head and long beard which, with the hair, obscures most of the face; two circular holes for eyes; large ears, applied separately; made from coarse buff clay, with traces of white slip or wash on the lower part, but no evidence for colour. Dimensions: Height: 11.80 centimetres; Width: 6 centimetres Object Type: model; mask; religious/ritual equipment Techniques: mould-made; perforated; applied
Classification
- Object type
- Model
- Material
- Clay
- Period
- probablyIron AgeCypro-Archaic
- Date
- 600 - 500 BC
- Findspot
- Amathus
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