Collection

A Fine Egyptian Gypsum Mask of a Young Girl

Description
Description

Plaster mummy portrait of a young girl, with slender features and tan flesh tones. Her full lips are pursed into a smile, rendering her features serene. Her black hair is molded with front row of small curls, and parted in the middle hair fashion. The eyes and eyebrows are stylistically delineated with black lines and beautiful lashes. She is wearing a pair of earrings. Areas of linen wrappings are preserved on the interior.

REFERENCE #

SI_EG_1053

CIVILIZATION

Ptolemaic period, 305 B.C.E. – 30 B.C.E.

SIZE

H. 29 cm

CONDITION

Professional restoration on the paint and the plaster, overall in fine condition

PRICE

SOLD

Additional Information
Civilization

Egyptian

Material

Ceramic