SculptureRoman3rd-4th century CE
Relief Fragment of a Head
c. 200-400 CE
Description
Fragment of a head in relief with full curls facing left. Possibly from a sarcophagus. Head is very worn and cut off just under chin. Evidence of drill work in ear, pupil, and corner of eye and mouth. The reverse side is pecked with tool marks.
Dimensions
13.1 x 17.7 x 5.9 cm (5 3/16 x 6 15/16 x 2 5/16 in.)
Provenance
Louise M. and George E. Bates, Camden, ME (by 1971-1992), gift; to the Harvard University Art Museums, 1992.
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