Where Is Terracotta head of a woman? Museum Location

Q: Where can I see Terracotta head of a woman?

It's on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, in the Greek and Roman Art galleries. Admission is pay-what-you-wish for New York residents.

Q: How old is this sculpture?

It dates to 3rd–2nd century BCE. It's made from terracotta. Dimensions: H. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm).

Q: What material is this made from?

It's made from Terracotta. Terracotta (fired clay) was one of the most common sculptural materials in the ancient world, used for everything from small figurines to architectural decoration.

Ancient Greek This work from the Greco-Roman world, dating to 3rd–2nd century BCE. Made from terracotta, it measures H. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm).

It's part of the highlighted collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, in the Greek and Roman Art department. The Met acquired this piece as part of its public domain collection, and high-resolution images are freely available.

It's on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, in the Greek and Roman Art galleries. Admission is pay-what-you-wish for New York residents.

It dates to 3rd–2nd century BCE. It's made from terracotta. Dimensions: H. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm).

It's made from Terracotta. Terracotta (fired clay) was one of the most common sculptural materials in the ancient world, used for everything from small figurines to architectural decoration.

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