Terracotta head of a woman with a veil

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ca. 400–310 BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

One of several heads found on Cyprus made from the same mold, which had probably been imported from mainland Greece. They may belong to statuettes representing a veiled goddess seated on a throne.

Artist: Unknown
Date: ca. 400–310 BCE
Medium: Terracotta
Culture: Cypriot
Department: Greek and Roman Art
Credit line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76

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