Object type
mask
Culture/period
Roman world
Materials
white clay
Technique
moulding
Mint
Production date
1 / 300
Current location
Exposició permanent
Archaeological site
Tàrraco
Township
Tarragona (Europa, Espanya, Catalunya, Tarragona, Tarragonès)
Dimensions
16 x 14 x 7,5 cm
Description
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Terracotta theatrical mask of a grotesque face with an oversized nose and a broad smile.
It may be an example of those used in the Atellan farces, satirical-burlesque comedies that ridiculed specific situations and occupations. They originated in Atella, a small town between Capua and Naples and were normally performed after the tragedies by amateur actors.
Image
3D Model
© Museu Nacional Arqueològic de Tarragona
Omeka ID
1800