Beadwork strip, face applique
Composed of several thousand disk-shaped faience beads, this bearded face would have been placed over the head and neck of a mummy. It was likely joined to other beaded elements, such as a broad collar, winged scarab, and canopic genii. For an example still in situ, see the mummy of Peftjauneit in Leiden.
Artwork Details
- Title: Beadwork strip, face applique
- Period: Third Intermediate Period–Late Period
- Dynasty: Dynasty 25–30
- Date: ca. 750–343 B.C.
- Geography: From Egypt
- Medium: Beads
- Dimensions: H. 13.7 × W. 12 cm (5 3/8 × 4 3/4 in.)
- Credit Line: Museum Accession
- Object Number: O.C.93
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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