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Head of a royal figure

Egypt; New Kingdom, 1475–1292 BC

Red jasper

H. 9.6cm; W. 6.1cm; D. 7.5cm

This head, from a composite statue assembled from parts, would have been completed by a faience crown and bronze beard. Attributes and materials identify the portrait as a royal figure, possibly Hatshepsut, who ruled Egypt c. 1479-1458 BC. The jasper is an exceptionally pure red, whose colour symbolised life and vitality.

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