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Head from a votive statue, Classical Cypriot
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Head from a votive statue, Classical Cypriot, c. 500–400 BC. Liverpool Museum, 16.5.72.97.© National Museums Liverpool

Classical

Head from a votive statue

Head from a votive statue: A small and round head of a young male from a votive statuette. The facial features have significantly eroded and the face has dark stains.The left side of the eye and the cheek have hacking marks suggestive of the excavation. The eyes are wide and slightly bulgy and the nose is well formed with wide nostrils. The lips are thin and smiling.The hair is short and wavy. The man wears a band or a wreath that has faded. (Overall: 120 mm x 85 mm) - Made of Limestone Culture: Cypriot

Classification

Object type
Stone sculpture
Material
StoneLimestone
Period
probablyIron AgeCypro-Classical
Date
500 - 400 BC
Place of production
Cyprus

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Accession No.

16.5.72.97

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