Roman Terracotta Female Head with Diadem
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Roman Terracotta Female Head with Diadem
Roman
Clay
1 3/8 in. x 1 1/8 in. x 5/8 in. (3.5 cm x 2.8 cm x 1.6 cm)
Bryn Mawr College
Accession Number:
T.331
Acquisition Date:
Geography:
Asia, Turkey
Classification:
Fine and Visual Arts; Sculptures; Terracottas
Culture/Nationality:
Roman (?)
Keywords
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This object has the following keywords:
- Anatolian - Refers to the culture and styles that developed in antiquity in the geographical area of modern Turkey.
- terracotta - A baked or semi-fired material that is usually a mixture of clay, grog, and water; it has been used for pottery, statuettes, lamps, roof tiles, and cornices since ancient times. It may be glazed prior to firing. To produce an item, terracotta is molded or shaped, dried for several days then fired to at least 600 C. It is fireproof, lighter in weight than stone, and usually brownish red in color.
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Exhibition List
This object was included in the following exhibitions:
- Fragmentary Excess: Text, Body, Receptacle Bryn Mawr College , Nov 3, 2017 – Dec 1, 2017
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