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Head of a goddess
Greek, Sicilian
Classical Period
early to mid 4th century B.C.
Medium/Technique
Terracotta
Dimensions
11.2 cm (4 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by contribution
Accession Number01.7955
CollectionsEurope, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionHead of a goddess with wind-swept, wavy hair parted in middle, curls falling on the side, tall headdress (polos), veil and round earrings. Lock of hair and chip missing at left side of neck.
ProvenanceSaid to have been found in Licata, Sicily [see note]. By 1901, bought in Palermo by Edward Perry Warren (b. 1860 - d. 1928), London. 1901, sold by Edward Perry Warren to the MFA. (Accession date: December 1, 1901)
Note: according to Edward Perry Warren’s records.
Note: according to Edward Perry Warren’s records.