Terracotta head of a woman

Unknown

late 5th–4th century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Although the head might be that of a youth, the combination of earrings, full hair, and elaborate headdress characterizes this as a woman. Given the variety of headdresses that occur on Tarentine figures, the significance of this one is likely quite specific.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 5th–4th century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, South Italian, Tarentine

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1910