Description:
A finial head. The back of the head is missing. The face has closed eyes, a defined nose and cheeks. The rounded chin and tight mouth suggest an older person. The underside of the piece is hollowed out at the attachment point. Date and location are unknown due to the fragmented state of the object.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; pottery; busts; figures

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