Ancient Egyptian Sandstone Head Fragment New Kingdom Amarna Period–Late Period

Amarna Period–Late Period

wheel-made with a rounded body and central fill hole

one of the most famous of the Twelve Labors

almost amuletic presence

and minimalist features reflect the stylized sculptural language of Colima artisans

Ancient Egyptian Sandstone Head Fragment New Kingdom Amarna Period–Late PeriodAncient Egyptian Sandstone Head Fragment New Kingdom, ca. 15501070 BCE Height: 3 1 2 in. (8. 9 cm) A finely carved ancient Egyptian sandstone head fragment dating to the New Kingdom, preserving the left side of a human face with remarkable artistic detail. Despite the loss of the nose, mouth, and portions of the opposite side, the sculpture retains a beautifully modeled almond shaped eye, sharply defined eyebrow, finely carved ear, cheek, and portions