Abstract
This paper brings to the attention the newly discovered terracotta mask from the classical Decapolis city of Gerasa/Jerash in Jordan dated to the Roman period. The aim of this paper is to describe and to identify the personification and the function of the mask. The authors conclude that the mask is a miniature replica for character representing Hercules used as souvenir.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 249-256 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Egyptian Journal of Archaeological and Restoration Studies |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2022 |
Keywords
- Jerash
- Masks
- Terracotta
- Theatre
- drama
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Conservation
- Archaeology
- Archaeology
- Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law