Fayum mummy portrait, female (c. 2nd century), Bonhams 02
Summary
An Egyptian Fayum portrait
Roman Period, circa 2nd Century A.D.
Painted on wood, probably lime, depicting a female bust, her wavy brown hair centrally-parted, with brown curving brows above green eyes, a gold necklace with spherical pendants around her neck, the earrings matching, 13½in (34.3cm) high, with some repainting, mounted in a frame
FOOTNOTES
Provenance:
Acquired recently at an English country auction.
Tags
Date
0100 - 0200
Source
Bonhams Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Copyright info
public domain