Female head from a votive statuette, Classical Cypriot
Female head from a votive statuette, Classical Cypriot, c. 450–350 BC. Liverpool Museum, 16.5.72.131.© National Museums Liverpool

Classical

Female head from a votive statuette

Female head from a votive statuette: A small female head from a votive statuette. The woman is wearing a conical hat or a veil that covers her hair and ears. Only a thin row of hair can be seen on her forehead. She has small eyes and low eye brows. Her lips are thin and in a slight smile. The nose is broken. The head may have belonged to the type of statuette known as kourotrophos ( holding a child ). (Overall: 120 mm x 60 mm) - Made of Limestone Culture: Cypriot

Classification

Object type
Stone sculpture
Material
StoneLimestone
Place of production
Cyprus
Date
450 - 350 BC

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16.5.72.131

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