Head of an early Ptolemy, possibly from a sphinx, Macedonian or Ptolemaic Period, 4th–early 3rd century B.C., From Egypt, Limestone, H. 25.3 cm (9 15/16 in.); W. 22.8 cm (9 in.); D. 20.9 cm (8 1/4 in.), The early Ptolemies visually emphasized their role as traditional Egyptian kings through stylistic continuities.This head displays features that are a strong continuation of the style of Dynasty 30, notably the single continuous arc created by the brow line over the eyes
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