Ancient CyprusAncient Cyprus
Head from a votive statuette, Classical Cypriot
Head from a votive statuette, Classical Cypriot, c. 450–350 BC. Liverpool Museum, 16.5.72.115.© National Museums Liverpool

Classical

Head from a votive statuette

Head from a votive statuette: A small male head from a votive statuette. The facial features have significantly eroded but the almond shaped and slightly bulgy eyes can be seen. The man has short hair and he wears a wreath with a thick line of hair on the forehead and underneath the wreath. The neck of the head is very tall, the ears are very realistically sculpted. The back of the head is very flat. (Overall: 180 mm x 95 mm) - Made of Limestone Culture: Cypriot

Classification

Object type
Stone sculpture
Material
StoneLimestone
Period
probablyIron AgeCypro-Classical
Date
450 - 350 BC
Place of production
Cyprus

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Accession No.

16.5.72.115

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