Limestone Female Figure Head - image 1

Archaic II

Limestone Female Figure Head

White limestone head of a female figure. Only the head is preserved; very few areas of light wear. The face is oval in shape with pronounced cheekbones and protruding eyes. The left eyebrow continues far into the temple-area. The nose is small and short. The mouth is small with pronounced dimples. The headscarf covers the high calvarium and covers the ears entirely. The back is lightly rounded. Dimensions: Height: 2.40 centimetres Object Type: figure Series: Nick type 2 (2.3) Techniques: carved

Date

560 - 540 BC

Accession No.

null

Collection

British Museum

Provenance

  • Town (Naukratis) (?)
  • Sanctuary of Apollo (Naukratis) (?)