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Cast of a male head wearing a crown, made of plaster. Approximately 3/4 life size. Face is painted to represent green patination of original and is covered with narrow striations. Two lines of holes run from ear to ear, above and below chin; further double line of holes across upper lip. Eyes very small; lips full. Crown in form of tiered band, open at the crown, with narrow projecting arc over forehead and elaborate panel covering back of neck. Some elements painted bright red, front arc painted red-brown. Centre of crown has crest in form of conical disc with upright element behind. Holes at either side of neck, at each temple and in two places on crown. Painted terracotta on inside, surface left unfinished.
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