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Violin-shaped Statuette Fragment

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Abstract head and torso. Blank face protrudes in center to indicate nose/chin. Head and neck lead down to sloping shoulders and armless torso.
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics Acquired by the donor over the last thirty years as gifts from dealers. Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Anonymous Gift
Title: Violin-shaped Statuette Fragment
Description:
Abstract head and torso.
Blank face protrudes in center to indicate nose/chin.
Head and neck lead down to sloping shoulders and armless torso.

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