Terracotta head of a young man
Greek, South Italian, Tarentine
Around his head, the figure wears a flat band and above, a thicker band embellished with a flower and a rosette.
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Greek, South Italian, Tarentine
Around his head, the figure wears a flat band and above, a thicker band embellished with a flower and a rosette.
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Title: Terracotta head of a young man
Period: Classical
Date: late 5th century BCE
Culture: Greek, South Italian, Tarentine
Medium: Terracotta
Dimensions: H. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm)
Classification: Terracottas
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1910
Object Number: 10.210.66
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