Element of a sculpture of Melpomene and Hypocrisy

Part of an outdoor terracotta sculpture.

The position of the hand is similar to the positions of the sculptures representing Melpomene wearing the mask of tragedy also called the mask of hypocrisy.

19th century

Height: 5,03 inch (12.8cm)
Width: 5,51 inch (14cm)
Depth: 4,33 inch (11cm)

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