Small Head with Wrinkled Face
SculptureGreek7th-6th century BCE

Small Head with Wrinkled Face

7th-6th century BCE

Description

Grinning mask like face with open mouth and exposed teeth. Face is marked overall with concentric grooves representing wrinkles, protruding ears. Dark grey clay in interior; brownish gray surface. Resembles grotesque mask from sanctuary of Artemis Orthia Sparta.

Classification
Sculpture
Medium
Terracotta, mold-made
Culture
Greek
Period
Archaic period
Century
7th-6th century BCE
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

4.5 x 5 x 3 cm (1 3/4 x 1 15/16 x 1 3/16 in.)

Related Artworks

View More
Small Head with Wrinkled Face | Harvard Art Museums | KenAI