Head of a Female Figure with Polos Type Headdress
5th century BCE
Description
Hollow backed head of female figure with locks radiating from central point over forehead. Large sharply defined oval eyes. Right eye slants downward toward right side of face assymetrically. Prominent pursed lips placed high up under prominent nose. Two ink letters W E on concave back of figure.
Dimensions
H. 4.7 cm (1 7/8 in.)
Provenance
Purchased from G. Max Bernheimer, Bernheimer Antique Arts, Cambridge, MA. From Stuart Thorne by bequest. ex. coll. Mrs.Thorne who had obtained them in Greece many years before. Mrs. Thorne was closely involved with the American School of Classical Studies in Athens from the 1930's onwards.
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