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Caricature head of an old bald man
Greek
Hellenistic Period
Place of Manufacture: Egypt, Alexandria
Medium/Technique
Terracotta
Dimensions
3 cm (1 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by contribution
Accession Number01.7920
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CollectionsEurope, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionHead of bald old man with wrinkled face, protruding eyes, and open mouth. The crown of the head is split off, leaving soft, white, lime-like clay.
ProvenanceBy 1901: with E. P. Warren (according to Warren's records: Bought in Paris: said from Egypt.); purchased by MFA from E. P. Warren, December 1901