Collection: | Corinth | |
Type: | Object | |
Name: | MF 13262 | |
Title: | MASK OF HUMAN FACE, UNDER LIFE-SIZE | |
Category Code: | MF | |
Object Number: | 13262 | |
Description: | Mask preserves part of a slightly convex, unmodeled cheek, a slight depression for the upper lip, and the upper border of an open, round mouth. The preserved edge is marked with a row of horizontal ridges representing hair; one of the edges curves up at ear level, possibley referring to the ear lobe, in front of which is a round suspension hole. Interior is flat and slightly smoothed. Moldmade. | |
Decoration: | Traces of red paint on hair applied directly on the clay. | |
Material: | Tiny red, white, and gray inclusions, voids. | |
Munsell Color: | 10YR/7/4 | |
Condition: | Fragment. One fragment of proper right side of flat mask with lateral edge. | |
Dimensions Preserved: | H. 0.046; W. 0.068 | |
Period: | Roman | |
Area: | Acrocorinth Sanctuary of Demeter and Kore | |
Context: | Acrocorinth Sanctuary of Demeter and Kore, LOT 2087 | |
Bibliography: | Inventoried by N. Bookidis; Entered by M. Papadakis:Klinger, 2021, Corinth XVIII.8, no. 29 | |
Site: | Acrocorinth | |
City: | Ancient Corinth | |
Country: | Greece | |
References: | Monument: Acrocorinth Sanctuary of Demeter and Kore Basket: Acrocorinth Sanctuary of Demeter and Kore |