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Head of Offering Bearer

Head of Offering Bearer

Greek

Small, indistinctly and crudely modeled face on long neck that flares out at base. Large elaborate coiffure of ringlets divided into sections by barely visible strands of beads. High, plain polos. Remnant of red on hair, unmodelled back, solid clay. Head detached from body at base of neck. Hard, pale brown clay; powdery surface; remains of white slip; traces of red pigment.

Terracotta, remains of white slip

Classical period, Late, to Early Hellenistic

Sculpture