<em>Sculptor's Trial Piece</em>, ca. 1292–525 B.C.E. Limestone, 6 5/16 × 4 5/16 × 1 in. (16.1 × 11 × 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Evangeline Wilbour Blashfield, Theodora Wilbour, and Victor Wilbour honoring the wishes of their mother, Charlotte Beebe Wilbour, as a memorial to their father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 16.55. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.16.55_overall.jpg)

Sculptor's Trial Piece

Medium: Limestone

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:ca. 1292–525 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 6 5/16 × 4 5/16 × 1 in. (16.1 × 11 × 2.5 cm)

Collections:

Accession Number: 16.55

Image: CUR.16.55_overall.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Sculptor’s trial piece of limestone containing on one side head of a man in relief and four bead mould forms below; on the other side hieroglyph for “t” and a circular rosette mould. The front surface is squared off. The workmanship is so very poor that it seems probable the piece was that of a student. It is however of great interest as an example of the work of a novice. Condition, surface slightly worn, otherwise good.

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