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Female Head

Unknown4th century B.C.

The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Female head and neck with architectural element on her left; hair parted in center, pointed wreath (or diadem) at back of head; traces of white pigment. Comprised of two fragments (A227a, A227b) joined together; back unmodeled. Also numbered 182.

Details

  • Title: Female Head
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 4th century B.C.
  • Location Created: South Italy
  • Physical Dimensions: 5 cm (1 15/16 in.)
  • Type: Female figure
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Terracotta
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 73.AD.10.A.227
  • Culture: Greek (South Italian)
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
  • Creator Display Name: Unknown
  • Classification: Sculpture (Visual Works)

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