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Head of Offering Bearer

Head of Offering Bearer

SculptureGreek4th century CE

Head of Offering Bearer

400-300 BCE

Description

Small, indistinctly and crudely modeled face on long neck that flares out at base. Large elaborate coiffure of ringlets divided into sections by barely visible strands of beads. High, plain polos. Remnant of red on hair, unmodelled back, solid clay. Head detached from body at base of neck. Hard, pale brown clay; powdery surface; remains of white slip; traces of red pigment.

Classification

Sculpture

Technique

Mold-made

Medium

Terracotta, remains of white slip

Culture

Greek

Period

Classical period, Late, to Early Hellenistic

Century

4th century CE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

10.3 x 7.4 cm (4 1/16 x 2 15/16 in.)

Provenance

Edward P. Bliss; bequeathed to Fogg Art Museum, 1916.

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