Head of King Amasis, reworked for a non-royal individual

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570–526 B.C. · Greywacke · Egyptian Art

The bag wig now visible betrays the original form of the royal nemes headdress, indicating this head was recut from a royal portrait for a non-royal official. The long face and high-set brow line are distinctive characteristics of King Amasis, indicating this sovereign was originally represented.

Artist

Unknown

Date

570–526 B.C.

Medium

Greywacke

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Anne and John V. Hansen Egyptian Purchase Fund, 2007