athens-archaeological-museum:Theater mask:Found west of the Stoa of Attalos in Athens. The mask is c

athens-archaeological-museum:Theater mask:Found west of the Stoa of Attalos in Athens. The mask is carved in relief on a thick slab of stone. The figure has been identified as the type of the young woman or courtesan of New Comedy. She has luxuriant hair and wears earrings. Pentelic marble. Late Hellenistic copy from a type of the 4th century B.CThese masks were either decorations on buildings, or funerary monuments, or were dedications from victors in drama contests. -- source link
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