SculptureGreek4th-2nd century BCE
Grotesque Head of a "Slave"
323-150 BCE
Description
Non-Greek style of face, with large ears, slanting eyebrows, a long nose, open mouth and a protruding lower lip. Face is wrinkled and appears bald (possibly due to a lack or loss of color). Metal display rod inserted, attached with hard white substance. Rows 1 and 2, second head from right. Hard, light brown clay with very little mica.
Dimensions
3.1 cm (1 1/4 in.)
Provenance
Royal Museum of Art and History, Brussels; gift to Fogg Art Museum, 1935.
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