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Mummy mask of a woman

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The funerary mask of this woman depicts her with a curly hairstyle. Some elements have been modelled separately: the bead necklaces on her neck and on her forehead, the earrings and the scarab on top of her head. All other details were added in paint. The red details of her face are noticeable because they contrast with the rather schematic rendering of the black eyes and brows. The broadly smiling mouth appears as if done in make-up. The ears have been painted in light brush strokes. The use of red for the nostrils and the corners of the eyes enhances the lifelike impression of the face. The red dot in between the eyebrows is an unusual element.

Present location

PELIZAEUS-MUSEUM [04/030] HILDESHEIM

Inventory number

1258

Dating

PTOLEMAIC PERIOD

Archaeological Site

THEBES: WEST BANK ?

Category

MASK

Material

LINEN; PLASTER; GOLD; UNSPECIFIED

Technique

UNSPECIFIED; STUCCO; GOLD FOILED; PAINTED

Height

34.5 cm

Width

24.5 cm

Depth

23 cm

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