Funerary mask of great realism, to be placed directly on the deceased's face. It shows a man of dark, curly hair, falling over his forehead, with a straight nose and big mouth. The eyes are done with mica, and the pupils are black, what gives him a sharp and realistic look, reflecting new artistic trends introduced by Greeks and Romans.
Present location |
MUSEO ARQUEOLÓGICO NACIONAL [21/007] MADRID |
Inventory number |
1987/141/31 |
Dating |
GRAECO-ROMAN PERIOD |
Archaeological Site |
UNKNOWN |
Category |
MASK |
Material |
MICA; PLASTER |
Technique |
PRESSED IN A FORM/MODEL; INLAY |
Height |
16 cm |
Width |
13.3 cm |