Head of a Ptolemaic Queen, Possibly Berenike II

Unknown

ca. 246–222 B.C. · Green and yellow faience · Egyptian Art

This faience head was not part of a statue, but rather belonged to the decoration of an oinochoai (wine jug) or a similar vessel, which could include high relief depictions of queens enacting in libation rituals. Based on its facial features, it has been suggested that this head represents Queen Berenike II.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 246–222 B.C.

Medium

Green and yellow faience

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020