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Head of a goddess
Greek, South Italian
Late 5th century B.C.
Medium/Technique
Terracotta
Dimensions
Height: 10.4 cm (4 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harriet Otis Cruft Fund
Accession Number31.6
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionHead of a goddess, with hair coiled in masses over a narrow fillet, above which, broad flat fillet and wreath; two short corkscrew curls hang at the left side, and traces of an original three at each side remain. Very slight evidence of red pigment in the hair.
ProvenanceFrom Tarentum; by 1930: with Dr. Hirsch; purchased by MFA from Dr. Hirsch, January 2, 1931 for $ 950.00 (this is the total price for MFA 31.6-31.8)