Redware Trophy Head, 300 BCE - 500 CE
Terracotta
13.5
PF.4069
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The human face is one of the most expressive in the world, with the capability to show any emotion. In this vessel, the artist attempted to create one of those...
The human face is one of the most expressive in the world, with the capability to show any emotion. In this vessel, the artist attempted to create one of those expressions. The unobtrusive etched designs on the face demonstrate the traditions of a culture as well as add beautiful detail to the face. The neck acts as a pedestal, supporting the vessel. The top of the vessel is ornamented with zoomorphic heads, encapsulating the rich pageantry of the past, and bringing us closer to its mysteries.