Head of a lady
With oval eyes and small, pursed lips, this lady’s facial features are solemn and refined. Accessories may have been attached to the two openings in her squarish hat. Pottery figures like this one were part of a burial entourage for high-status individuals, including musicians, dancers, and attendants. The figures were modular—heads and arms were molded and fired separately from the body.
Earthenware with traces of white slip and paint
5 7/8 x 4 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (15 x 12 x 9.5 cm)
Eugene Fuller Memorial Collection
33.17
Photo: Elizabeth Mann
