Accession No
1927.1170
Description
Terracotta head of Athena, possibly part of a plaque. She is depicted wearing a Corinthian crested helmet, and her head is slightly tilted. Her head is moulded out of a broader piece of terracotta, and is hollow at the back. There are remains of pigment on the front surface.
Place
Europe; Southern Europe; ?Greece
Period
Classical 4th century BC
Source
Ridgeway, William (Professor; Sir) [collector and bequeather]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1927.1170
Cultural Affliation
Material
Ceramic; Pottery; Terracotta; Pigment
Local Term
Measurements
118mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Terracotta head of Athene, wearing Corinthian crested helmet (but crest is turned sideways, as the figure is flat at the back). ?Greek work, c. 4th century BC
Event Date 1927
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Back of head hollowed out.
Event Date 27/7/2000
Author: Esther Laver
Context (Amendments / updates)
The Period field previously read 'Iron Age; c 4th century BC' and has been updated to 'Classical; 4th century BC'.
Event Date 11/3/2024
Author: Esther Laver
Description (Physical description)
Terracotta head of Athena, possibly part of a plaque. She is depicted wearing a Corinthian crested helmet, and her head is slightly tilted. Her head is moulded out of a broader piece of terracotta, and is hollow at the back. There are remains of pigment on the front surface.
Event Date 8/3/2024
Author: Esther Laver
FM:49004
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