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Head from a votive statuette, Classical Cypriot
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Head from a votive statuette, Classical Cypriot, c. 450–400 BC. Liverpool Museum, 16.5.72.93.© National Museums Liverpool

Classical

Head from a votive statuette

Head from a votive statuette: A small and round female head from a votive statuette. The woman has well defined eyes, a straight nose that is partially broken and thin lips. Most of the facial features have eroded and there is a stain on the left side of the face. The hair is arranged in shallow horizontal grooves running across the head, suggesting that it was wrapped up with a garment or in a fillet. The young woman is wearing small round earings on both her ears. The right temple has a hacking mark possibly from the excavation. (Overall: 115 mm x 90 mm) - Made of Limestone Culture: Cypriot

Classification

Object type
Stone sculpture
Material
StoneLimestone
Period
probablyIron AgeCypro-ClassicalCypro-Classical I
Date
450 - 400 BC
Place of production
Cyprus

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Accession no.
16.5.72.93, Liverpool Museum

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