6-1/4 in.
Emma Harter Sweetser Fund
Featured in this vitrine are three small sculptural fragments, each object a different human face. Created centuries apart out of diverse materials such as jet, marble, and wood, these busts evidence the passage of time as well as their ancient origins.
The jet sculpture in the upper left bears holes in both the head and bust, made for the attachment of a wig and arms. The marble piece on the right is likely a goddess. Together, these works are important artifacts that tell us about the rites, customs, and artistry of the cultures that produced them. Though depictions of the human body have since evolved, it is important to remember that these ancient objects were once contemporary.
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