SculptureRoman3rd-4th century CE

Relief Fragment of a Head

c. 200-400 CE

Description

Fragment of a head in relief with full curls facing left. Possibly from a sarcophagus. Head is very worn and cut off just under chin. Evidence of drill work in ear, pupil, and corner of eye and mouth. The reverse side is pecked with tool marks.

Classification

Sculpture

Technique

Carved

Medium

Marble

Culture

Roman

Century

3rd-4th century CE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

13.1 x 17.7 x 5.9 cm (5 3/16 x 6 15/16 x 2 5/16 in.)

Provenance

Louise M. and George E. Bates, Camden, ME (by 1971-1992), gift; to the Harvard University Art Museums, 1992.

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