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A Cypriot Limestone Votive Head

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Item Details

Description

Cyprus,Ca. 7th century B.C
The carving of a youthful male with archaic smile and almond eyes. Custom base.
H. with base: 5.25".H. with base: 13.3 cm
Mihalap Family Collection, Virginia Collected by family in Cyprus, brought to the United States early 1900's