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Effigy head
Near Eastern, Iranian
Prehistoric
before 6th century B.C.
Findspot: Iran, Rayy, Cheshmeh Ali Tepe, Plot BD 63, Findspot: p.r. 7, R. 2, D. 75.60
Medium/Technique
Gypsum or alabaster (?)
Dimensions
Height x width x length: 10.7 x 5.2 x 7.5 cm (4 3/16 x 2 1/16 x 2 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
University Museum—M. F. A. Persian Expedition
Accession Number35.774
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionGypsum of alabaster fragment of an effigy head. It has a long narrow face, a long nose, and elliptical eyes. Lids, brows, and hairline are indicated. The surface is chipped and worn.
Provenance1934, excavated at Rayy (Cheshmeh Ali Tepe, in present-day Iran), by the University Museum-M.F.A. Persian Expedition; 1935, assigned to the MFA as part of the division of excavated objects. (Accession Date: June 6, 1935)