Head of a grotesque male
Head of a grotesque male
Head of a grotesque male
Head of a grotesque male

Currently not on view

Head of a grotesque male,

1st century BCE–1st century CE

Roman
2003-81

Information

Title
Head of a grotesque male
Dates

1st century BCE–1st century CE

Medium
Terracotta
Dimensions
preserved: 3.2 x 2.2 x 3.06 cm (1 1/4 x 7/8 x 1 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Michael Artin, Class of 1955, Thomas Artin, Class of 1960 and Graduate School Class of 1968, and Karin Tate, in memory of their parents, Natascha Brunswick and Emil Artin, Professor of Mathematics, Princeton University, 1946-1958
Object Number
2003-81
Culture
Roman (style or period)
Type
terracottas, figurines, ceramics
Materials
terracotta
Subject
grotesques, men, heads

Acquired by the Artin family at an unknown date from an unknown source; given to the Museum in 2003 by Michael Artin (Class of 1955), Thomas Artin (Class of 1960 and Graduate Class of 1968), and Karin Tate in memory of their parents Emil Artin and Natascha Brunswick.

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