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Bust of a goddess
Greek, South Italian
Classical Period
5th century B.C.
Medium/Technique
Terracotta
Dimensions
17.3 cm (6 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by contribution
Accession Number01.7946
CollectionsEurope, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionHead and right shoulder of a goddess. Hair in tight corkscrew curls; wears round earrings (only left side preserved), a veil, and tall headdress, most of which is broken. Tip of the nose chipped.
ProvenanceSaid to be from Sybaris [see note]. By 1901, bought in Sicily by Edward Perry Warren (b. 1860- d. 1928), London; 1901, sold by E. P. Warren to the MFA. (Accession date: December 1, 1901)
Note: According to E. P. Warren’s records.
Note: According to E. P. Warren’s records.