Terracotta head of a youth
The head is mold-made and hollow. There is a hole at the back of the head, probably for venting. The youth has an ovoid face, a prominent chin, fleshy lips, and ridged eyelids.
Credit: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Early 3rd century B.C. (?)
Terracotta; mold-made
19.0 x 19.0cm
74.51.1453
Image and text © Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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