Limestone votive head

Unknown

3rd–1st century BCE · Limestone · Greek and Roman Art

This head, slightly swollen on one side, was part of a group of votive offerings. All of these ex-votos, symbolic dedications representing parts of the human body that needed to be healed, were found in one spot, as if they were placed before an altar or a temple.

Artist

Unknown

Date

3rd–1st century BCE

Medium

Limestone

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76