Urn Figure Head Fragment

Description

The face of this fragmentary urn figure is modeled with exceptional sensitivity. The downward gaze of the drilled pupils imparts a sense of quiet alertness.

Provenance

Howard Leigh, 1962, sold to James C. and Florence C. Gruener (?-1962); James C. [1903-1990] and Florence C. [1908-1982] Gruener, Cleveland, OH, bequest to the Cleveland Museum of Art (1962-1990); The Cleveland Museum of Art (1990)

Urn Figure Head Fragment

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c. 200–500 CE

Accession Number

1990.275

Medium

earthenware

Dimensions

Overall: 17.2 x 22.5 x 13.7 cm (6 3/4 x 8 7/8 x 5 3/8 in.)

Classification

Sculpture

Museum

The Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland, United States

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. Gruener