Attic Female Head Vase Fragment

Unknown5th century B.C.

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Plastic vase fragment of a vase in the shape of a female head. Lower part of the face and hair preserved; includes the nose and right eye. Hair is depicted as rows of dots covering the ears.

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Details

Title: Attic Female Head Vase Fragment
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 5th century B.C.
Location Created: Athens, Greece
Physical Dimensions: 4.9 cm (1 15/16 in.)
Type: Plastic vase
External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
Medium: Terracotta
Terms of Use: Open Content
Number: 76.AE.102.23
Culture: Greek (Attic)
Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California, Gift of Gordon McLendon
Creator Display Name: Unknown
Classification: Vessels (Containers)

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