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Head from a votive statuette, Classical Cypriot
Head from a votive statuette, Classical Cypriot, c. 425–375 BC. Liverpool Museum, 16.5.72.111.© National Museums Liverpool

Classical

Head from a votive statuette

Head from a votive statuette: A small round head of a male from a votive statuette, possibly of the type of the Temple Boys. The male has a very low forehead with a thin line of hair. His eyes are big and almond shaped almost disproportional to the rest of the facial features.The lips are thin and the nose although partially broken is well defined with wide nostrils. The jaw of the head is broken and the back is very flat. (Overall: 95 mm x 75 mm) - Made of Limestone Culture: Cypriot

Classification

Object type
Stone sculpture
Material
StoneLimestone
Period
probablyIron AgeCypro-Classical
Date
425 - 375 BC
Place of production
Cyprus

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Accession no.
16.5.72.111, Liverpool Museum

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