Ancient Egyptian Sandstone Head Fragment New Kingdom the polychrome wares of the

the polychrome wares of the Greater Nicoya region are distinguished by their refined craftsmanship

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

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

The rosette was among the most popular decorative motifs of the period and appears on a wide variety of palace and personal adornments

and minimalist features reflect the stylized sculptural language of Colima artisans

Ancient Egyptian Sandstone Head Fragment New Kingdom the polychrome wares of theAncient 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