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Object NameMask of Adult Male
Made FromCeramic
Dateprobably 1-199 or possibly later
Place Madepossibly Roman Empire
Techniquepressed, carved
SizeOverall H: 2.7 cm, W: 2.7 cm, Th: 0.5 cm
Accession Number59.1.167
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionOpaque light yellowish brown ceramic. Pressed and carved. Mask. Front is decorated in low relief with mask of adult male. He has wig or headdress with fillet across forehead, hair brushed down below fillet and cut in straight fringe, and long lappets; his eyes and mouth are pierced and his nostrils are impressed; he has a mustache and beard. Back is flat, except for area behind eyes, nose, and mouth, which have been excavated, and scratched areas. Both front and back have flakes of iridescence attached to them.
Provenance
Source Ray Winfield Smith (American, 1897-1982) - 1959-07-27

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