Egypt (Romano-Egyptian Period)

Detail of the Stucco Hair from the Romano-Egyptian Funerary Mask

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Date: Created during the Roman period in Egypt, dating up to the 3rd century CE. Period: Romano-Egyptian Period / Roman Rule in Egypt.

Funerary Protection and Identity: The mask covered the mummy's face, ensuring the soul (ka) could recognize the deceased in the afterlife while asserting the Hellenistic-Roman social status and individuality of the person. Physiognomic Preservation: Blended the Egyptian tradition of mummification and wrappings with the realistic aesthetics of Roman portraiture.