Fragment of a Royal Head, Probably Apries, Late Period, Saite, Dynasty 26, 589–570 B.C., From Egypt, Black diorite, H.30 × W. 21.3 × D. 12.9 cm (11 13/16 × 8 3/8 × 5 1/16 in.), Although in fragmentary condition, this piece is a royal image of the highest artistic quality. The sculptor, a master of working hard stones, differentiated with superb sensitivity the various surfaces of the bulging metal helmet, the leather of the strips or cap that the king wore under the helmet, and the fleshy facial features
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Fragment, Royal Head, Apries, Late Period, Saite, Dynasty 26, 589–570 B.C, Egypt, Black diorite, H.30, W, 21.3, D, 12.9 cm, 11 13/16, 8 3/8, 5 1/16, fragmentary condition, piece, royal image, highest artistic quality, sculptor, master, working hard, stones, differentiated, superb sensitivity, various surfaces, bulging metal, helmet, leather, strips, cap, king wore, under, fleshy facial, features
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