Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · other

Face of Puyemre

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Description

Tempera on paper

AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06

Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.

A color fragment of an ancient Egyptian wall painting depicting a profile face with distinct colors.

The fragment shows a detailed depiction of a human profile, characterized by the use of deep red, white, and blue colors. The painting is part of a larger scene based on its asymmetrical edges. The use of vibrant colors and stylistic execution suggests a focus on the depiction of human figures typical in Egyptian art.

unclear unknown fragmentary
Materials papyrus

Connections

Found at el-Khokha
Materials Papyrus
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