Fragment of a painted mummy shroud
This fragment is part of a portrait of a woman painted in tempera on a linen shroud. All that survives is a view of her hands: she wears a lot of jewelry, including a ring on every finger of her left hand. The snake-ring on her right hand finds parallels in actual gold rings, which are usually dated to the first century A.D., but this shroud is probably later.
Artwork Details
- Title: Fragment of a painted mummy shroud
- Period: Imperial
- Date: late 2nd–3rd century CE
- Culture: Roman, Egyptian
- Medium: Linen, paint
- Dimensions: H.: 11 1/4 in. (28.5 cm)
- Classification: Miscellaneous-Textiles
- Credit Line: Museum Accession
- Object Number: X.390
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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