Framed Print : Mummy case and portrait of Artemidorus, from Hawara, Egypt, Roman Period, c100-c120
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Mummy case and portrait of Artemidorus, from Hawara, Egypt, Roman Period, c100-c120
Mummy case and portrait of Artemidorus, from Hawara, Egypt, Roman Period, c100-c120. The mummified body is enclosed in a red-painted stucco casing. A portrait panel has been inserted at the head of the case. It is painted in encaustic, a mixture of pigment and beeswax with a hardening agent such as resin or egg. Below the portrait is a falcon-collar and a series of traditional Egyptian funerary scenes applied in gold leaf. The identity of the dead man is preserved in a short, mis-spelled Greek inscription across the breast, which reads: Farewell, Artemidorus. This mummy represents an excellent example of the merging of cultural influences: a Greek personal name, a Roman-style portrait, together with traditional Egyptian funerary practices. CT scans have been made of Artemidorus mummy. There is evidence of damage to the bones in the area of the nose, and cracks to the back of the skull. Interestingly, there are no signs of healing. While it is possible that the damage is a result of rough treatment when the body was being mummified, the injuries may have been the result of an assault and may have even been the cause of death. Artemidorus was probably between 18 and 21 when he died, which is in keeping with the age suggested by the mummys portrait
Media ID 14847670
© Ann Ronan Picture Library / Heritage-Images
2nd Century Coffin Encaustic Funerary Gold Leaf Mummification Mummy Mummy Case Roman Period Stucco
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19cm x 24.4cm (7.5" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 32.5cm x 37.6cm (12.8" x 14.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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