Sculptures of this kind were characterised by their archaistic appearance, the dress, pose and accoutrements being those of Old Kingdom works. In the case of this head, the wig is identical to those on statues of the 5th and 6th Dynasties. The facial features, however, are more naturalistic and probably more of a true likeness of its owner.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Head from a Statue of a Man, 650 BC
Date supported
1973
Medium and material
Granite
Dimensions
19 cm
Grant
3600
Total cost
33600
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