Ostracon with a Royal Head
Description
<p>This sketch depicts a king wearing the "blue crown," a collar, and two strings of gold beads. His stubble beard is a sign of mourning. The features of the king make it likely that Seti I is represented. The elaborate execution of the royal image, which is without doubt the work of a master painter, differs from the depiction of the two hands. This sketch was probably a model for trainees, and was later reused for other training purposes by an experienced artist. It is interesting that the painter of the royal head has chosen the topic of a stubble-bearded king, which was not part of the official motifs.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/32.1' rel='external'>Ostracon with a Royal Head</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>
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English description
Cross-references (2)
- Walters-AccNum 32.1 tier-2
- Walters-id 5104 tier-2
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