Roman Period Terracotta Sculpture of a Human Face, 100 CE - 300 CE
Terracotta
PF.0143
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Over many centuries, the ancient culture of Egypt was exposed to many new influences, producing a fascination mix of beliefs and customs. This stunning little piece blends the age-old Egyptian...
Over many centuries, the ancient culture of Egypt was exposed to many new influences, producing a fascination mix of beliefs and customs. This stunning little piece blends the age-old Egyptian desire to placate the forces of nature with the Greco-Roman traditions in art and religion. We do not doubt that we are dealing with primal, earthly powers here--very likely the crocodile god--but they have been tempered with a humanist view of the cosmos.