Xoana figure from Chiusi.

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ETRUSCAN Anonymous: Many statues from the school of Chiusi were sculptured busts of the top half of women (xoana). These statues were characterized by top heavy figures with fully rounded heads and a strong emphasis on the face. Characteristics of the sculpted face were influenced by Greek Daedalic art.

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