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Wall Painting Fragment with a Woman in an Egyptian Headdress in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, February 2011

Wall Painting Fragment with a Woman in an Egyptian Headdress in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, February 2011
Title: Wall painting fragment

Medium; Technique: Fresco

Culture: Roman

Date: 1st century A.D.

Dimensions: Overall: 5 11/16 in. (14.5 cm)

Classification: Miscellaneous-Paintings

Credit Line: Purchase, 1941

Accession Number: 41.162.272


Description:

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.

Text from: www.metmuseum.org/Works_of_Art/collection_database/greek_...

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