Head of a Man with a Shaved Head

Unknown

ca. 1802–1650 BC · Metagraywacke · Egyptian Art

This compelling, bald-headed man has a large skull with distinctive details and an overall angularity. It’s unusual features, particularly the U-shaped depression at the top of the head, may indicate that it is the product of a singular sculpture workshop that produced statues with distinctive stylistic elements.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1802–1650 BC

Medium

Metagraywacke

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020