Head or Figure
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Head or Figure

TitleHead or Figure
Date4th–7th century 4th century
MediumBone
ClassificationBone
OriginCoptic Coptic
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Joseph W. Drexel, 1889
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Head or Figure” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 4th–7th century. It is executed in bone and classified as bone. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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