Ancient Egyptian rim sherd dated 399 – 300 BC

The rim and neck from an alabaster scent jar. Depicts the face of a woman with modelled eyes, nose and mouth. Her hair is dressed in Egyptian style. The vase is broken from under her chin. The facial features are archaic Greek in appearance. From the rim the vase goes in and then flares out.

Ancient Egyptian rim sherd dated 399 – 300 BC

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