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Head of a Priest

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Description

<p>This head is carved in the round. The priest's head is shaven with a flat top. His ears are broken off, and traces are polished away. His nose, mouth, and chin are restored.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/22.358' rel='external'>Head of a Priest</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>

Inscriptions (2)

Inscription #1

English description

[Number] On old label: 29;
Inscription #2

English description

[Inscription] On old label: Upper Egypt

Cross-references (2)

  • Walters-AccNum 22.358 tier-2
  • Walters-id 31721 tier-2
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