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Mask of Female character from New Comedy
Greek
Classical or Early Hellenistic period
4th to 3rd century B.C.
Medium/Technique
Terracotta
Dimensions
9 cm (3 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Edward Perry Warren
Accession Number95.175
CollectionsEurope, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionActor's mask of False Virgin from New Comedy--haire plaited with a diadem, open mouth
Face covered with white slip; hair dull reddish brown. Top of the head perforated by two holes, for suspension.
Face covered with white slip; hair dull reddish brown. Top of the head perforated by two holes, for suspension.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren (according to his records: Purchased in Rome); gift of Edward Perry Warren to MFA, February 1895