An Egyptian Encaustic on Wood Mummy Portrait of a Man, Roman Period, 2nd Quarter of the 3rd century A.D.

wearing short beard and hair, with traces of linen wrapping remaining above.

New York private collection (Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, May 21st, 1977, no. 396, illus.)
Harmer Rooke Galleries, New York, May 4th, 1995, no. 196, illus.

Klaus Parlasca and Hans G. Frenz, Ritratti di mummie (Repertorio d'arte dell'Egitto greco-romano, Serie B - Volume IV), Rome, 2003, no. 890, pl. 189, 3

With abrasions, scattered age and construction cracks. Small losses to later carved frieze decoration of doors. Interior later refitted and partially relined. Paint with cracks, losses, rubbing, overpainting and light surface dirt. Mirror plate possibly with some later paint on reverse. In sound overall condition.
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