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Fragment of a Grotesque Head

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a Fragment of a Grotesque Head by an unknown artist. The object is gray and made of stone or clay. It is a fragment of a head, likely from a larger sculpture. The head has a long snout and a closed mouth. The right eye is visible, protruding and circular. The left eye and cheek area are fragmented and rough. The top of the head is cut off at an angle. The background is white. The image is in black and white. The object appears to have texture and roughness on its surface. It is positioned at an angle, with the snout pointing to the right.

Artwork details

Date:
early 12th century
Medium:
Terracotta
Culture:
Central Asia
Dimensions:
600 × 493 px
Museum record:
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