Head of a figurine of a goddess with a polos

Greek
Archaic Period
5th century B.C.

Findspot: Egypt, Naukratis

Dimensions

7.3 cm (2 7/8 in.)

Accession Number

88.891

Medium or Technique

Terracotta

Not On View

Collections

The Ancient World

Classifications

Sculpture

Head of a goddess wearing a high polos.

Provenance

From Naukratis. 1886-7: excavated by William Matthew Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund, assigned to the EEF by the Egyptian government; December 22, 1887, presented to the MFA by the EEF. (Accession date: 1888).

Credit Line

Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription