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Head of Bearded Banqueter
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This terracotta head of a man features wide, almond-shaped eyes and a serene smile beneath a long mustache. The man has a long beard and wears a wreath with leaves protruding above and below a string of fruit or beads. His head is covered by a pointed cap. This fragment probably belonged to a figure of a banqueter, or perhaps even Dionysos, the god of wine.
| Artist / Maker | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Date | 525–500 BCE |
| Medium | terracotta |
| Dimensions | Overall: 20.7 cm (8 1/8 in.) |
| Department | Greek and Roman Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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