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Head of Artemis Bendis
Greek, South Italian
1st half 4th century B.C. ?
Medium/Technique
Terracotta
Dimensions
10.4 cm (4 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by contribution
Accession Number01.7944
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionHead of Artemis Bendis. On top of the head a lion's mask. The lappet from the right side of the head is missing.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren (according to Warren's records: Bought at Taranto. I believe it came from a sanctuary . . .about a mile & a half or two miles along the road eastwards from the modern canal.); purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren, December 1901