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Spout in the form of a man's head

ca. 1st–2nd century CE
Not on view
This spout displays the high degree of Hellenism seen in many examples of Parthian art. The mustache and beard were originally inlaid with shiny iron pyrites, pieces of which are still visible in the beard. The central parting of the hair is a distinctly Parthian feature also found on coins. The long, thin face and prominent nose suggest the likeness of an actual individual.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Spout in the form of a man's head
  • Period: Parthian
  • Date: ca. 1st–2nd century CE
  • Geography: Iran
  • Culture: Parthian
  • Medium: Ceramic, glaze
  • Dimensions: 8 9/16 in. × 6 in. × 6 3/16 in. (21.8 × 15.3 × 15.7 cm)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Walter Hauser, 1956
  • Object Number: 56.56
  • Curatorial Department: Ancient West Asian Art

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