Terracotta head of a youth, late 5th–4th century

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Terracotta head of a youth, Classical, late 5th–4th century , Greek, South Italian, Tarentine, Terracotta, H. 3 1/2 in. ( cm), Terracottas, The youth wearing a pilos (pointed helmet) is a common type among Tarentine terracottas. In earlier scholarship, these figures were identified as the Dioskouroi, Kastor and Polydeukes, who with their sisters Helen and Klytamnestra, were offspring of Leda

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Size: 4240px × 4240px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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