Protome

A protome (Greek: προτομή) is a type of adornment that takes the form of the head and upper torso of either a human or an animal.

521-465 BCE), an array of stone fluted Persian columns topped by bull protomes distinguish the great hall (apadana) where the king received guests numbering over 10,000.

At his palace at Susa, pairs of complex protomes feature animals (mythic or real) known to be fierce or intimidating.

[5] Many Protome are Terracotta mould-made busts of women that were representations of deities in the Greek and Phoenicians cultures, such as Demeter, Astarte or Tanit.

The outline of the face is round and full, with long pointed oval almond shaped (archaic style) eyes placed at an angle.