Corinth Object: C 1965 32
Collection:   Corinth
Type:   Object
Name:   C 1965 32
Title:   KALATHOS PROTOME HEAD
Category Code:   C
Year:   1965
Object Number:   32
Description:   Shallow, slightly tapering face with arched eyes, small nose, slightly smiling mouth with protruding upper lip, horizontally set ears. Vertical waves on forehead, two braids on either side of face. Mold damages, chin projects too sharply and face recut on left.
Decoration:   Added red on back, dress, and polos. Peeled bands on outer wall
Material:   Very pale brown clay with tan inclusions.
Munsell Color:   10YR 8/2 (very pale brown)
Condition:   Fragment. Preserved head with damage to left side of face.
Manufacture:   CO
Dimensions Preserved:   H. 0.052, H. of face 0.019
Period:   Middle Corinthian (595/590-570)
Chronology:   Based on Pemberton 1989.
Provenance:   Corinth
Bibliography:   Pemberton 1989, Corinth 18.1, cat. 608
Site:   Corinth
City:   Ancient Corinth
Country:   Greece