Balsamarium in the Form of Two Conjoined Heads
Culture: Ancient Greek
Date: 4th-3rd century BCE
Medium: Terracotta
Dimensions:
4 3/8 × 3 × 2 3/8 in. (11.1 × 7.6 × 6 cm)
Classification: 3-D Object/Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of Adelaide de Menil Carpenter
Object number: 1973-26
Not on view
DescriptionTwo-handled round flask with the body made from a mold representing a face on each side. The naturalistic face represents a young and unbearded male figure with short, curly hair. Some evidence of pigments on the eyes, hair, and skin of the figure as well as the handles of the vessel.
Public Website: No