Plaque w/ Woman in Polos

Item

Title
Plaque w/ Woman in Polos
Inventory Number
A0206
Date Acquired
1958
Source
Rohe Bequest
Provenance
S Italy/Sicily
From Date
-550
To Date
-500
Description
Head & upper body of woman in polos w slight ridge indicating hair mass above forehead, bulging eyes below ridge of brow, prominent, small upturned mouth w faint “archaic smile.” Surface of upper body plain with only raised breasts articulated. Plaque edge squared off behind shoulders.
State of Preservation
Bottom edge broken off diagonally from l shoulder. Surfaces of nose & breasts worn & discolored; surface layer gone from r side of neck. General surface wear.
Height
11.3 cm
Width
7.55 cm
Color
Clay body ca 7.5YR 7/4 (pink). Discolored nose & breasts 7.5YR 5/4 (brown).
Type
terracotta
Material
fired clay