Mask of a woman with corkscrew locks and bang, Roman Period, A.D. 50–150, From Egypt, Plaster, paint, h. 17.5 cm (6 7/8 in); w. 9.3 cm (3 11/16 in), The plaster mummy masks derive from pharaonic traditions, in which the mask served as a substitute for the head of the deceased and as a means of elevating him or her to immortal status. The derivation is often reflected in paintings and texts located on the mantle surrounding the head
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