{"product_id":"antique-western-ceramics-44","title":"TERRACOTTA MALE HEAD FRAGMENT, Ancient Cypriot Style, Prehistoric（Before the 3rd century）","description":"\u003cp\u003eTerracotta fragment of a male head in the ancient Cypriot style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small terracotta head depicting a bearded man wearing a conical hat. The forehead band, beard, and the area from cheek to neck are indicated by incised lines; simple in execution, it nonetheless conveys a strong frontal presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMale figures are common among ancient Cypriot terracotta sculptures, often appearing as votive offerings or figurative representations; their conical headdresses and beards recall that lineage. This example likewise suggests the style of ancient Cyprus or the wider eastern Mediterranean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reddish-brown clay body is well fired, and the surface bears an aged, earthy patina and signs of wear. The eyes are narrow and the mouth carries a faint, smile-like expression; within the naïve modeling there is a quiet humanity. Partially missing from the neck to the shoulder\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e. Though a small fragment, the facial impression remains distinct, and when placed on a shelf or desk it conveys the presence of an ancient figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough a small fragment, the facial impression remains clearly defined, and when placed on a shelf or desk it possesses a portrait-like presence. The findspot and place of manufacture cannot be established, but it is a modest, appealing object that evokes the terracotta tradition of the ancient eastern Mediterranean world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the photograph, the object has been secured with museum gel. Museum gel is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROCANIIRU COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52731854422297,"sku":null,"price":232.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9911\/1193\/files\/2026062416215_104114a2-15ed-4342-8ad8-23c9292b10f1.jpg?v=1782279411","url":"https:\/\/rcnir.com\/en-je\/products\/antique-western-ceramics-44","provider":"入蘆花（ロカニイル）","version":"1.0","type":"link"}