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Head from a votive statue, Classical Cypriot
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Head from a votive statue

Head from a votive statue: A round head possibly of a male from a votive statuette. The man has big and bulgy eyes, wide but thin lips that are slightly smiling and a partially broken nose. The hair is short and the ears are very realistic and of a good size. The back of the head is missing and the limestone is very porous and flaky. (Overall: 130 mm x 90 mm) - Made of Limestone Culture: Cypriot

Classification

Object type
Stone sculpture
Material
StoneLimestone
Period
probablyIron AgeCypro-ClassicalCypro-Classical I
Date
420 - 400 BC
Place of production
Cyprus

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Accession No.

16.5.72.92

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