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Female Head

Female Head

Greek

Female head, slightly inclined to the right. Hair parted sharply down the center and drawn back in knot at back of neck. Back of hair broken off and repaired. Rounded features, earrings, broken off at neck. Mounted on a square, green stone base. Soft, dark red clay; remains of white slip.

Terracotta, remains of white slip

Hellenistic period

Sculpture