mask

mask

Cast metal mask of male face with open mouth and leaf laurel. Accompanying paper says "Mask of Dionyssos. Players were wearing these masks when performing plays in the theatres of Dionyssos, Herode Atticus. Epidaurus, Delphi, etc. during 5th C. B.C."
  • Object: mask
  • Artist: -
  • Circa: -
  • Dimensions: 8.5"H x 7"W
  • Culture Area: Europe / Greece
  • Cultural Group: -
  • Cultural Context: -
  • Donor: Elizabeth Richardson (mother), Maury & Resa Dance
  • Catalog #: 115.150