Male head wearing a helmet

Unknown

ca. 600–480 BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

The mold-made head is covered almost to the eyebrows with a helmet. The top of the helmet is bent back and three tassels hang from it. His face is thin and his eyes slope down unrealistically.

Artist: Unknown
Date: ca. 600–480 BCE
Medium: Terracotta
Culture: Cypriot
Department: Greek and Roman Art
Credit line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76

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