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Canopic Jar with Lid (lid)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a stone sculpture of a human head. The sculpture is made of light-colored stone and features a human head with a smooth, rounded shape. The head is angled slightly to the left, showcasing a face with a subtle, enigmatic smile. The eyes are almond-shaped and seem to be gazing into the distance. The nose is straight and proportional to the rest of the facial features. The ears are visible on either side of the head. The sculpture has a rough, unfinished base that appears to be circular in shape. The background of the image transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom, with a subtle shadow cast by the sculpture. The overall style of the sculpture suggests it may be an ancient Egyptian artifact, specifically the lid of a canopic jar. The artist of this piece is not visually identifiable from the image. The title of the piece is "Canopic Jar with Lid (lid)".

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900 × 835 px
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