Etruscan Downspout with a Female Face in the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, June 2018

Downspout with Woman’s Face (Primary Title)

Unknown (Artist)

Date: late 6th century BC

Culture: Etruscan

Category: Sculpture

Medium: terracotta with traces of polychrome

Dimensions: Overall: 11 1/2 × 8 3/4 × 24 in. (29.21 × 22.23 × 60.96 cm)

Object Number: 80.29

This figure’s ropelike hair, almond-shaped eyes, slight smile, and intricately patterned dress are typical of archaic Etruscan art. The open trough at the back diverted rainwater downward, below the face.

Text from: www.vmfa.museum/piction/6027262-12969104