Accession No
1923.842
Description
Terracotta head of a female (kore); fragment of a larger figurine. Hollow. Depicted with a tall headdress (polos), ornately styled long hair, almond-shaped eyes, slight smile, and multiple necklaces. The headdress may suggest the sculpture depicts a goddess; perhaps Aphrodite. Large depression at the back of the head.
Place
Europe; Southern Europe; Cyprus
Period
?Archaic ?Classical 5th century BC
Source
Ransom, William [collector]; Ransom, Francis [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1923.842
Cultural Affliation
Material
Ceramic; Pottery; Terracotta
Local Term
Measurements
135mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Terracotta head. Probably of cult goddess of Cyprus, Aphrodite, wearing necklaces and headdress with phyllomorphic decoration: (The goddess is looking straight in front of her).
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Amendments / updates)
Updated Period field from 'Hellenistic; 5th century BC' to '?Archaic; ?Classical; 5th century BC'. This range more accurately reflects the stylistic appearance of the object.
Event Date 7/3/2024
Author: Sophie Wardle
Description (Physical description)
Terracotta head of a female (kore); fragment of a larger figurine. Hollow. Depicted with a tall headdress (polos), ornately styled long hair, almond-shaped eyes, slight smile, and multiple necklaces. The headdress may suggest the sculpture depicts a goddess; perhaps Aphrodite. Large depression at the back of the head.
Event Date 7/3/2024
Author: Sophie Wardle
FM:49834
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