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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1958.113
Title
Head of a Woman
Classification
Sculpture
Work Type
head, sculpture
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Cyprus
Culture
Cypriot
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/291449

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Terracotta; light brown clay with traces of white and red paint
Dimensions
9.7 x 5.5 cm (3 13/16 x 2 3/16 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mr. Oliver Purrington
Accession Year
1958
Object Number
1958.113
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Head of a woman with elaborate headdress. Well-articulated features. Traces of white paint on face, hair and headdress; red paint in hair. Nose is chipped and face has a crack. Back is undecorated. Piece is hollow.

Verification Level

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