Head of Sekhmet

Cleveland Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts the head of Sekhmet, an ancient Egyptian deity. The head is made of dark gray stone with lighter brown patches and features a lioness face with a prominent nose and mouth. The face has a calm expression, with almond-shaped eyes and a short, button-like nose. The ears are rounded at the tips and have a detailed texture. The mane is intricately carved with radiating lines that resemble fur. The sculpture sits on a white rectangular base, with a visible gap at the back where it appears to have been broken off. The background is dark gray, transitioning to black at the top, and the sculpture is lit from the front, casting a shadow to the right.