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1613734671
Description
Fragmentary grey granite head of a male figure, the body and base now lost. The figure is depicted with a shaven head which emphasises the modelling of the skull. There are notable deep wrinkles across the forehead and folds of skin around the mouth area as well as visibly sagging skin at the cheeks, all of which emphasise the mature age of the figure. The eyes are close together, narrow, and deep set. There is a heavy incised rim used to convey the upper and lower eyelids. The nose is long and slightly bulbous at the tip, while the mouth is narrow and the lips are pursed together. The chin is slightly raised, suggesting a subtle upwards gaze. On the reverse a fragment of the round top of the back-pillar is still preserved. There are various abrasions across the stone surface at the ears, nose, and chin of the figure, but otherwise the object is well preserved with limited damage. The figure is attached to a modern rectangular base.
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