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Grotesque Head of a "Slave"

Grotesque Head of a "Slave"

Greek

Non-Greek style of face, with large ears, slanting eyebrows, a long nose, open mouth and a protruding lower lip. Face is wrinkled and appears bald (possibly due to a lack or loss of color). Metal display rod inserted, attached with hard white substance. Rows 1 and 2, second head from right. Hard, light brown clay with very little mica.

Terracotta

Hellenistic period

Sculpture