Head of Fragmented Male Figure

Object/Artifact

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Randolph College (Museum)

Name/Title

Head of Fragmented Male Figure

Entry/Object ID

RC.AC.06.30

Tags

Terracotta, Terracotta Votives

Description

This small terracotta object preserves the complete head and upper neck section of a male figurine. The head features an oval contour with simplified, compact facial structure, including deep-set orbital sockets, a prominent nose bridge, and a softly defined mouth and chin. The hair or cap forms a smooth, low-profile dome wrapping across the crown of the head. Composed of a sandy, buff-to-light tan earthenware clay matrix, the piece terminates at the lower neck in a flat, horizontal fracture line where it detached from the original statuette's torso or shoulders. The soft, rounded contours are characteristic of press-molded votive terracottas produced in single-front molds for ancient sanctuary offerings.

Collection

Randolph College's Ancient Collections

Category

Terracotta Votives
Randolph College Ancient Collections

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Dr. Herbert Lispcomb

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Time Period

2nd Century BCE

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Relic, Religious

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Religious Objects

Nomenclature Class

Ceremonial Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

5.3 cm

Width

4.5 cm

Material

Terracotta

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Donated by Dr. Herbert Lipscomb

Acquisition Method

Found

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

August 10, 2026