Art Institute of Chicago
Head From an Anthropoid Sarcophagus Lid
Egyptian
- Date
- Ptolemaic Period (332 BCE–30 BCE)
- Medium
- Limestone
- Culture
- Egypt
- Department
- Arts of Africa
- Institution
- Art Institute of Chicago
This head is a fragment from the lid of a sarcophagus whose complete shape evoked a human form, from head to feet. The deeply cut eyebrows and eyes— together with the cosmetic lines that extend from their outer corners—once held inlays made from other materials (probably copper alloy and glass). Ancient Egyptians crafted sarcophagi to protect mummified bodies from damage and decay, a necessary step in ensuring a person’s continued existence in the afterlife. Coffins served the same purpose but were made from wood, clay, metal, or cartonnage (hardened linen and plaster) instead of stone.
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- Object type
- AAT300234126
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