Accession No
1927.1173
Description
Terracotta head of a man, possibly a god, possibly Dionysus. His face is depicted, unsmiling, and he wears a head-dress. The head is moulded and open at the back. There are traces of red slip remaining on his face.
Place
Europe; Southern Europe; Greece
Period
?Archaic ?6th century BC
Source
Ridgeway, William (Professor; Sir) [collector and bequeather]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1927.1173
Cultural Affliation
Material
Ceramic; Pottery; Terracotta
Local Term
Measurements
71mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Terracotta head of figurine, showing traces of red slip. Youthful male head with banded headdress - ?Dionysos. Greek work.
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; ?6th century BC' and has been updated to '?Archaic; ?6th century BC'.
Event Date 11/3/2024
Author: Esther Laver
Description (Physical description)
Terracotta head of a man, possibly a god, possibly Dionysus. His face is depicted, unsmiling, and he wears a head-dress. The head is moulded and open at the back. There are traces of red slip remaining on his face.
Event Date 8/3/2024
Author: Esther Laver
FM:49006
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