Where Is Head of a Patriarch? Museum Location

Q: Where can I see Head of a Patriarch?

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

Q: How old is this sculpture?

It dates to Ming dynasty (1368–1644) or earlier. It's made from wood covered with lacquer. Dimensions: Overall: 32 x 20 cm (12 5/8 x 7 7/8 in.).

Q: What material is this made from?

It's made from wood covered with lacquer. Wooden sculptures rarely survive from earlier centuries. Dry climates and careful preservation made the difference.

This Chinese work, dating to Ming dynasty (1368–1644) or earlier. Made from wood covered with lacquer, it measures Overall: 32 x 20 cm (12 5/8 x 7 7/8 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the Chinese Art department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to Ming dynasty (1368–1644) or earlier. It's made from wood covered with lacquer. Dimensions: Overall: 32 x 20 cm (12 5/8 x 7 7/8 in.).

It's made from wood covered with lacquer. Wooden sculptures rarely survive from earlier centuries. Dry climates and careful preservation made the difference.

Head of a Patriarch

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