Ancient Egyptian Sandstone Head Fragment New Kingdom Ancient repair with associated old

Ancient repair with associated old stabilization visible along the sidewall and interior

one of the most famous of the Twelve Labors

and minimalist features reflect the stylized sculptural language of Colima artisans

The surface exhibits an attractive ancient green patina with areas of reddish cuprite and mineral encrustation

designed to fit through an enlarged earlobe as a prestigious ornament worn by members of the elite

Ancient Egyptian Sandstone Head Fragment New Kingdom Ancient repair with associated oldAncient Egyptian Sandstone Head Fragment New Kingdom, ca. 15501070 BCE Height: 3 1 2 in. (8. 9 cm) A finely carved ancient Egyptian sandstone head fragment dating to the New Kingdom, preserving the left side of a human face with remarkable artistic detail. Despite the loss of the nose, mouth, and portions of the opposite side, the sculpture retains a beautifully modeled almond shaped eye, sharply defined eyebrow, finely carved ear, cheek, and portions