Terracotta head of a youth

Unknown

early 3rd century BCE (?) · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

The head is mold-made and hollow. There is a hole at the back of the head, probably for venting. The youth has an ovoid face, a prominent chin, fleshy lips, and ridged eyelids.

Artist

Unknown

Date

early 3rd century BCE (?)

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76