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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1958.114
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/291464

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Terracotta; pinkish-buff clay, apparently unpainted
Dimensions
6.4 x 3.5 cm (2 1/2 x 1 3/8 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mr. Oliver Purrington
Accession Year
1958
Object Number
1958.114
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Head of a woman with an elaborate headdress and well-articulated features. Piece is broken on a diagonal below the chin. Incised decorations on headdress and for earrings. Some markings on left side of face. End of nose is broken off. Back of piece appears to be broken.

Verification Level

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