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Beardless male votary wearing conical helmet
Cypriote
Archaic Period
Late 6th century B.C.
Medium/Technique
Stone; limestone
Dimensions
13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by subscription
Accession Number72.338
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsSculpture
Catalogue Raisonné
Sculpture in Stone (MFA), no. 432.
DescriptionA fringe of hair enframes the forehead between the ears, and a mass of hair falls almost to the shoulders. The lips are faintly smiling. The figure wears a conical hat or helmet without cheekpieces.
Similar statuettes have been found at Cypriot sanctuaries, especially at the sanctuary of Golgoi-Ayios Photios, and it is likely that this head also once belonged to a full figure offered as a dedication.
Condition: The nose is worn, as is the rim of the headgear. Otherwise the head is in good condition.
Similar statuettes have been found at Cypriot sanctuaries, especially at the sanctuary of Golgoi-Ayios Photios, and it is likely that this head also once belonged to a full figure offered as a dedication.
Condition: The nose is worn, as is the rim of the headgear. Otherwise the head is in good condition.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with General Luigi Palma di Cesnola (from Cyprus); May 16, 1872: purchased by MFA from General Luigi Palma di Cesnola for
$ 1,704.39 (this figure is the total price for MFA 72.1-72.473 and 72.4871-72.4900)
$ 1,704.39 (this figure is the total price for MFA 72.1-72.473 and 72.4871-72.4900)