Comedy and Tragedy Terracotta Mask
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Terracotta reproduction of the theatrical masks of Comedy and Tragedy.
Reproduction of a 1st-century Roman mosaic depicting tragic and comic theatre masks, described as coming from the excavations of Pompeii and Herculaneum; Capitoline Museums, Rome.
Theatrical masks covered the entire face and often included false hair, helping the same actor play different characters. They distinguished the character and made expressions visible from a distance, and also served as a megaphone by amplifying the voice. Masks were required in tragedy, but apparently less consistently in comedy.
Give your garden a touch of Roman history with worked terracotta
- Material: terracotta, handmade
- Suitable for indoors and outdoors
- Dimensions: 6.50 × 10.43 × 1.77 in (16.5 × 26.5 × 4.5 cm)
- Weight: 0.750 kg
Produced in Italy
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which theatrical masks does this terracotta reproduce?
It reproduces the masks of Comedy and Tragedy, inspired by a 1st-century Roman mosaic according to the product description.
What role did masks play in ancient theatre?
The text explains that they covered the face and helped distinguish characters and expressions, allowing the same actor to play different roles.
What are this terracotta reproduction’s dimensions and weight?
The listed dimensions are 6.50 × 10.43 × 1.77 in (16.5 × 26.5 × 4.5 cm), and the weight is 0.750 kg. The product is made of terracotta in Italy.