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Relief Head of a Satyr

Relief Head of a Satyr

SculptureGreek5th-4th century BCE

Relief Head of a Satyr

c. 405-395 BCE

Description

The left facing profile head of a young satyr with fleshy lips, snub nose, deeply recessed eyes, pointed left ear and upswept lock of hair on right side. Was possibly an applique as part of a larger scene, perhaps a Dionysiac revel on a terracotta pinax or relief ceramic vessel. The massive hair sweeps upward from forehead on left side of object which is made of brown clay, solid mold made, back indented with small hole near bottom.

Classification

Sculpture

Technique

Molded

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek

Period

Classical period, Late

Century

5th-4th century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

3.5 x 2.8 cm (1 3/8 x 1 1/8 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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