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Eternal Egypt: Roman Bust of Serapis
The Roman bust of Serapis is derived from a Hellenistic model. This bust is different from other depictions of Serapis as this style links him with the sun god Helios and the god of wine Dionysos.
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Eternal Egypt: Marble Bust of Serapis
Found at the Serapeum of Alexandria, the white marble bust of Serapis wears the kalathos, or sacred basket of mysteries. His head and beard are covered with thick curly hair, while five locks fall on his forehead.
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Eternal Egypt: Statue of Sheikh El Balad's Wife
This bust is all that was preserved of the standing statue of Sheikh el-Balad's wife, which was found at the entrance to Ka-aper's chapel.
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Eternal Egypt: Terracotta Bust of a Woman
A limestone bust of a woman wearing Greek traditional dress and has her shoulders covered. Her hair is braided and hangs on her left shoulder. The statue displays one of the various hairstyles of the Alexandrian women and the way in...
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Eternal Egypt: Small Marble Bust of a Woman
A bust of a woman wearing transparent Greek clothes. Over her shoulder is a Shawl that hangs down below her bosom. The artist sculpted the face in the traditional manner. The statue represents the Alexandrian woman with her hairstyle and...
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Eternal Egypt: Ancestor Bust of Pa en Djerty
This sculpture came to light during the clearing of a Theban tomb belonging to Amenmose, who was the Royal Scribe of the Altar of the Two Lands. The name of the tomb owner does not appear on this bust, which depicts his father,...