Accession No
1927.1171
Description
Terracotta head of a female figurine, possibly a goddess. She is depicted with flowing hair and her head tilted slightly upwards. Her head is broken off from her body, now missing. The back of her head is unfinished.
Place
Europe; Southern Europe; ?Greece
Period
Classical 4th century BC
Source
Ridgeway, William (Professor; Sir) [collector and bequeather]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1927.1171
Cultural Affliation
Material
Ceramic; Pottery; Terracotta
Local Term
Measurements
50mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Terracotta head of a young goddess. Greek work, c.4th century BC
Event Date 1927
Author: maa
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 a female figurine, possibly a goddess. She is depicted with flowing hair and her head tilted slightly upwards. Her head is broken off from her body, now missing. The back of her head is unfinished.
Event Date 8/3/2024
Author: Esther Laver
FM:49005
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