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Mask of a Youth from New Comedy
Greek, East Greek
Hellenistic Period
middle 2nd century B.C.
Medium/Technique
Terracotta
Dimensions
11.4 cm (4 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by contribution
Accession Number01.7752
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsSculpture
Catalogue Raisonné
Burr, Terra-cottas from Myrina (MFA), no. 114.
DescriptionBeardless mask representing a youth from New Comedy of Menander. The mouth is open, a wreath of leaves and fruit with a round fillet is hanging on the forehead.
Traces of red on hair; blue on leaves;orange on face;
Two holes for suspension.
Red clay.
Traces of red on hair; blue on leaves;orange on face;
Two holes for suspension.
Red clay.
ProvenanceBy 1901: with Edward Perry Warren (according to Warren's records: Myrina, from the Metaxas Collection in Athens); purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren, December 1901