| SKU | PF.0086 |
|---|---|
| Circa | 100 AD to 200 AD |
| Dimensions | 8.625″ (21.9cm) high x 6.25″ (15.9cm) wide |
| Medium | paint, Plaster |
| Origin | Fayoum, Egypt |
| Gallery Location | UK |
Since earliest times in Egypt, there was a tradition for funerary portraiture, for an effigy that preserved a likeness of the deceased. In the later periods, the influence of Greek and Roman art infused a new element of realism into the mummy portrait, as this splendid plaster image demonstrates. When we look upon the visage of a man who lived centuries ago, we cannot help but think how familiar he looks. – (PF.0086)
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