A Cypriot Terracotta Archaic Male Figure, Archaic Period, ca. 5th century BCE Gods & Goddesses and ritual power in ancient

and ritual power in ancient Andean belief systems

Background:  In the middle of the sixth century

written in Hieratic

Condition: Complete

but in cases of dispute

A Cypriot Terracotta Archaic Male Figure, Archaic Period, ca. 5th century BCE Gods & Goddesses and ritual power in ancientA finely modeled terracotta figure depicting a standing male draped in a long mantle that falls in soft vertical folds to the feet. The figure stands in a relaxed frontal pose with one arm drawn across the chest, possibly in a gesture associated with speech or address, suggesting an orator or worshipper. The head is rendered with characteristic Archaic features including large almond shaped eyes, stylized hair, and an elongated face. Figures of this