Female Head

Terracotta Head of a Female, inv. s. 78
Southern Italy (?) Hellenistic Period
Terracotta. H. 6.2 cm. W. 2.5 cm.
This tiny mould-made bust features a woman with disk-like earrings and a small crown. Her hair is carefully collected in the back and fashioned in a delicate bun. The attention afforded to detail, as seen in the elongated neck and the slight twist of the head to the right, exemplifies the impressive skill of this artisan.