8247
Accession Number
19042
Author
Griffin, P.S.; Grissom, C.A.; Rollefson, G.O.
Title Of Article Chaper
Three Late Eighth Millennium Plastered Faces From æAin Ghazal, Jordan
Title Of Journal Book
Pal orient
Volume
24
Issue
1
Pages
59-70
Collation
ills.
Reference Bibliography
Includes bibliographic references
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
Three fragmentary faces originally plastered on skulls are discussed: their excavation history, conservation treatment, and technical analysis. Deposited during the Pre-pottery Neolithic B in a shallow pit at the site of æAin Ghazal, Jordan, the modelled faces had apparently been broken off the skulls. Only plaster was found, and the absence of the skulls enabled many aspects of manufacture to be determined during reassembly. Skulls without their mandibles had been prepared by stuffing cavities with grass and coiling rope below the maxillae. Results of plaster analysis using a range of scientific techniques are presented. Stylistic and technical comparisons are made to other Neolithic plastered skulls, as well as to large statues found at the site.
Keywords
lime; plaster; skull; neolithic; levant
pub_id
8247