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Mummy head
Media Restricted
Object Number 2004.29.12577
Display Title Mummy head
Descriptions
Object Description written on board: "Egypt / Africa / Mummy Head"; written in pencil on board: "By Sir Gaston Maspero / Rudisill-Oct 24, 1979"
Department Photographic
Date 1855-1920
Artist Sir Gaston Maspero
Culture
  • ancient African styles and periods
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Egypt
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 22.86 × 17.145 cm (9 × 6 3/4 in.)

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