CIRCA 3RD CENTURY B.C.
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A GREEK TERRACOTTA DRAMATIC MASK
circa 3rd century b.c.
Molded in the form of a woman's head with center-parted wavy hair bound in a fillet with a small knot above the forehead, with the descending locks of hair framing the face only partly preserved, the open mouth cut out, emphasizing the mask-like character, pierced on either side of the head for suspension
3¾ in. (9.55 cm.) high
circa 3rd century b.c.
Molded in the form of a woman's head with center-parted wavy hair bound in a fillet with a small knot above the forehead, with the descending locks of hair framing the face only partly preserved, the open mouth cut out, emphasizing the mask-like character, pierced on either side of the head for suspension
3¾ in. (9.55 cm.) high