Sculpture | Head | Relief | Capital
Artist
Unknown
CultureRoman
Date250-450 A.D.
MediumLimestone
DimensionsOverall: 10 1/2 x 20 5/8 in. (26.7 x 52.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. Lillian Malcove
Object number73.006
Not on view
DescriptionLimestone sculpture of an angel's head. Fragment of a capital or large relief. Carving shows influence of Constantine period with thick columnar neck, large eyes, pierced pupil and right frontal set. However, mouth shows some Hellenistic touch as could be found in the East.Unknown
Late Dynasty 5-early Dynasty 6, reigns of Unas or Pepy I, 2375-2287 B.C.E.