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For a similar example, see the head from the full figure in New York, no. 94 in Richter, Catalogue of Greek Sculptures.
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MARY WOODARD LASKER CHARITABLE TRUST
A GREEK MARBLE HEAD OF A WOMAN
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A GREEK MARBLE HEAD OF A WOMAN
Attic, Circa 360-340 B.C.
From a life-size grave monument, her idealized face with bow-shaped lips, prominent chin, and modelled brow, the earlobes pierced, her hair in a loose double knot above her spade-shaped forehead, traces of "Venus" wrinkles on her neck, 11 1/2in. (29.2cm.) high
Attic, Circa 360-340 B.C.
From a life-size grave monument, her idealized face with bow-shaped lips, prominent chin, and modelled brow, the earlobes pierced, her hair in a loose double knot above her spade-shaped forehead, traces of "Venus" wrinkles on her neck, 11 1/2in. (29.2cm.) high
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