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Head of a Man with an Oval Face
(South Arabia)
The face has a short forehead and a strong pointed chin. The large eyes are bulbous and protuberant and have rimmed lids. A slight depression between the mouth and nose may indicate a moustache. The surface of the face is highly polished, while the neck and ears are less finished. The sides and back of the neck are enclosed in ancient plaster, which undoubtedly was used to secure the head in a niche or base.
Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.
Sotheby's, London, between 1963 and 1971; Giraud and Carolyn Foster, Baltimore, between 1963 and 1971, by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 2007, by gift.
Exhibitions
| 2008 | Faces of Ancient Arabia: The Giraud and Carolyn Foster Collection of South Arabian Art. The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore. |
Conservation
| Date | Description | Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2008 | Treatment | cleaned |
Geographies
Arabian Peninsula (Place of Origin)
Measurements
H: 4 15/16 x W: 3 9/16 x D: 3 9/16 in. (12.5 x 9 x 9 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Giraud and Carolyn Foster, 2007
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
21.32