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Fayum Portrait of a Woman
Fayum Portrait of a Woman

Fayum Portrait of a Woman

Artist (Egyptian)
Artist (Roman)
DateEgyptian, Hadrianic Period (117–138), c. 2nd century C.E.
PeriodHadrianic Period (117–138), 2nd century
MediumEncaustic on wood, mounted on a modern backing
DimensionsObject size: 12 11/16 x 7 x 5/16 inches (32.2 x 17.8 x 0.8 cm)
Credit LinePurchase with funds provided by the Christian A. Johnson Memorial Art Acquisition Fund; gift (by exchange) of Wilson Farnsworth, George Mead, and Henry Sheldon; and purchase with funds provided by the Walter Cerf Art Fund
Object number2016.088
Curatorial DepartmentAncient Western Art
_Place of OriginEgypt
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