SculptureGreek5th-4th century BCE
Male Head
late 5th-early 4th century BCE
Description
Square full face with small, clearly indicated features. Large quantity of hair framing face. Back plain. Head made in two molds. Broken off below neck. Broken into numerous pieces and repaired. Pale brown clay; powdery surface; remnants of white slip and iron oxide red on face and hair
Dimensions
5.9 x 4.6 cm (2 5/16 x 1 13/16 in.)
Provenance
Edward P. Bliss; bequeathed to Fogg Museum in 1916.
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