Upper Part of the Head of a Man
This partially preserved head once belonged to a statue of imposing size. Even in its fragmentary condition, this elegant artwork is a study in rich contrasts – fine, subtle, even barely perceptible forms such as the hairline and eyebrows are juxtaposed with the boldly carved nose – all of which characterize of Saite Period statuary.
Artwork Details
- Title: Upper Part of the Head of a Man
- Period: Late Period (Saite)
- Dynasty: mid-or late Dynasty 26
- Date: ca. 664–525 B.C.
- Geography: From Egypt
- Medium: Basalt or graywacke
- Dimensions: H. 15.5 × W. 10.8 × D. 8.9 cm, 1.6 kg (6 1/8 × 4 1/4 × 3 1/2 in., 3.5 lb.)
- Credit Line: Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020
- Object Number: 2021.41.174
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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A.D. 1st–2nd century
285–246 B.C.
A.D. 1st–2nd century
664–610 B.C.
A.D. 1st–2nd century
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