Head of an early Ptolemy, possibly from a sphinx
Macedonian or Ptolemaic Period
The early Ptolemies visually emphasized their role as traditional Egyptian kings through stylistic continuities.This head displays features that are a strong continuation of the style of Dynasty 30, notably the single continuous arc created by the brow line over the eyes.
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