Helmeted and bearded head of a votary of carved limestone; in the archaic Cypriote style; the beard radiating with intersections; the helmet is quilted and framed and allows one row of curls to show above forehead. Ears are showing; a vigorous representation in nearly perfect state of preservation. From the temple of Golgoi. ;votary in the temple of Golgai; head only; archaic, cypriote style; radiating beard, quilted helmet; archaic smile; strong frontality

Head of a Votary from the Temple of Golgoi, 600-500 BCE

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Title
Head of a Votary from the Temple of Golgoi
Role
Artist
Dimension
12 3/4 in. (32.39 cm)
Accession Number
28.22
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Helmeted and bearded head of a votary of carved limestone; in the archaic Cypriote style; the beard radiating with intersections; the helmet is quilted and framed and allows one row of curls to show above forehead. Ears are showing; a vigorous representation in nearly perfect state of preservation. From the temple of Golgoi. ;votary in the temple of Golgai; head only; archaic, cypriote style; radiating beard, quilted helmet; archaic smile; strong frontality