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Two inlays of royal face
Egyptian
Hellenistic Period (Ptolemaic Dynasty)
3rd to 1st century B.C.
Medium/Technique
Glass
Dimensions
a: 2.7 x 1.9 x 1 cm
b: 2.5 x 2.1 x 1 cm
c: 2.1 x 1.6 x 0.8 cm
b: 2.5 x 2.1 x 1 cm
c: 2.1 x 1.6 x 0.8 cm
Credit Line
Gift of John J. Slocum
Accession Number1977.863b-c
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsFurniture
Descriptiona: Red royal face with eyes in blue, white and black [on display in Late pd. gallery]
b: Red royal face with socket for inlaid eye [in storage]
c: Red royal face, weathered to a dark color [in storage]
b: Red royal face with socket for inlaid eye [in storage]
c: Red royal face, weathered to a dark color [in storage]
ProvenanceBy 1977:John J. Slocum, Newport, RI; given to the MFA by Mr. Slocum December 1, 1977.