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Head of a Female Figure with Polos Type Headdress

Head of a Female Figure with Polos Type Headdress

Greek

Hollow backed head of female figure with locks radiating from central point over forehead. Large sharply defined oval eyes. Right eye slants downward toward right side of face assymetrically. Prominent pursed lips placed high up under prominent nose. Two ink letters W E on concave back of figure.

Terracotta with traces of white pigment in hair

Classical period

Sculpture