Head of King Userkaf

Cleveland Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts the head and part of the neck of a man with a tall, pointed headdress. The face has a neutral expression, with slightly downturned mouth and almond-shaped eyes. The skin tone is a light beige with subtle hints of pink. A long, thin beard extends down from the chin, with horizontal lines carved into it. A thin metal rod protrudes from the bottom of the neck. The background transitions from black at the top to dark gray at the bottom. The sculpture appears to be made of stone and has some cracks on the surface. The overall style suggests it is an ancient Egyptian artifact.