1-100 CE
Tomb Guardian Head
Artist/maker unknownThis grotesque head once hung inside a tomb chamber, probably as a guardian to protect the deceased. It is rendered in a primitive manner with basic geometric elements that create a fearsome and mystic image. This guardian’s bold facial features are precisely executed with a mix of relief and incised lines on a curved surface, which attest to a studied handling by an experienced carver.
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