female statue

Head of a female statue, possibly a princess. It is composed of two parts, the face and the wig, joined with tenons. Square tesserae of gold have been inserted in the wig. Country of Origin: Egypt. Culture: Ancient Egyptian. Date/Period: 12th Dynasty, reign of Amenemhet I, 1991 - 1962 BC. Place of Origin: Lisht royal cemetery. Material/ Size: Painted wood with gilding H=10.5 cm Credit Line: Werner Forman Archive/ Egyptian Museum, Cairo. Location: 46