Base in the form of a female head
Base in the form of a female head

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Ancient Mediterranean Art

Base in the form of a female head,

late 5th century BCE

Faliscan
Classical Period, ca. 480–323 BCE
y195

Information

Title
Base in the form of a female head
Dates

late 5th century BCE

Medium
Terracotta
Dimensions
11.5 x 7.5 x 8.2 cm (4 1/2 x 2 15/16 x 3 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Allan Marquand, Class of 1874
Object Number
y195
Place Made

Italy, Faliscan, centered around Falerii Veteres (Cività Castellana)

Culture
Faliscan
Period
Classical
Type
sculpture, heads
Materials
terracotta
Subject
women, poloi

Given to the Museum by Allan Marquand

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