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Roman Period Plaster Funerary Mask of a Woman - PF.0033
Origin: Fayoum, Egypt
Circa: 100
AD
to 200
AD
Dimensions:
9" (22.9cm) high
x 5.875" (14.9cm) wide
Catalogue: V1, V4
Collection: Egyptian
Medium: Painted Plaster
Location: Great Britain
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A continuation of the Ancient Egyptian
tradition of depicting the deceased in
funerary art, this splendid mask
displays a vivid and realistic approach
to portraiture that reflects the
influence of Hellenistic and Roman art.
Looking upon the serene, slightly
smiling face of this pretty woman who
lived when Egypt was the richest
province of the Roman Empire, we feel as
if we know her well. We understand her
desire to be remembered long after her
life on earth had ended, to preserve for
all eternity the unfading image of
herself. In this objective, she has
certainly succeeded, for in the presence
of this lovely mask we cannot help but
think about the ancient person for whom
this is the only remaining clue.
- (PF.0033)
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