TC Jug-eared Male Votive Head

Item

Title
TC Jug-eared Male Votive Head
Inventory Number
A0203
Date Acquired
1909
Source
Magoffin
Provenance
Capua
From Date
-199
To Date
-100
Description
Head of very sandy clay loaded with dark grits, with cap of hair articulated only above very prominent ears and only slight articulation of inner detail; eyes under slightly projecting brows lightly rimmed above and below, strong nose and chin, prominent line between lips.
State of Preservation
Broken off at neck; chipping of nose and chin; and front surface very badly worn.
Height
10.01 cm
Width
9.2 cm
Color
Clay body ca 7.5YR 6/4 (light brown); with core 7.5YR N5/ (gray).
Type
terracotta
Material
fired clay