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Head from a votive statue, Classical Cypriot
Head from a votive statue, Classical Cypriot, c. 500–400 BC. Liverpool Museum, 16.5.72.108.© National Museums Liverpool

Classical

Head from a votive statue

Head from a votive statue: A small male head from a votive statuette. The facial features have significantly faded and the right side is completely missing. The eyes are slightly bulgy. The hair has a cross hatched design suggestive of the fillet worn. The back of the head is very flat. (Overall: 100 mm x 75 mm) - Made of Limestone Culture: Cypriot

Classification

Object type
Stone sculpture
Material
StoneLimestone
Place of production
Cyprus
Date
500 - 400 BC

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Accession no.
16.5.72.108, Liverpool Museum

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