MAKE A MEME View Large Image Greek - Head of a Goddess - Walters 23242.jpg This mask-like head of a woman was made as a votive dedication for a sanctuary The goddess represented is probably Persephone also known as Kore The almost exaggerated smile the delicate ...
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Keywords: Greek - Head of a Goddess - Walters 23242.jpg This mask-like head of a woman was made as a votive dedication for a sanctuary The goddess represented is probably Persephone also known as Kore The almost exaggerated smile the delicate modeling of the cheeks and the protruding eyes that enhance the figure's animated expression are characteristics of the advanced Archaic style late 6th century BC Archaic terracotta cm 12 11 7 7 5 accession number 23 242 9906 Collection Arno Pouilles Italy Gombron Family Collection Geneva by purchase Sale Antiquarium Ltd New York 1988 no 14 Walters Art Museum 1990 by purchase Museum purchase 1990 place of origin south Sicily Italy Walters Art Museum license Ancient Greek sculptures in the Walters Art Museum Art from Greece Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review
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