Wall painting fragment

Wall painting fragment

Period:Early ImperialDate:1st century A.D.Culture:RomanMedium:FrescoDimensions:Overall: 5 11/16 in. (14.5 cm)

This fresco fragment preserves the head of a woman wearing an Egyptian headdress. The Romans had an enduring fascination with the ancient cults and arts of Egypt, as attested by depictions on wall paintings, mosaics, and other media.

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