Head of a woman ca. 1390–1352 New Kingdom The size of this beautifully carved head might suggest that it was part of an elaborate cosmetic spoon with a handle in the form of a swimming girl. However, the lower neck edge of heads that fit such spoons is normally flattened. This example may then have actually belonged to a small ivory Head of a woman. ca. 1390–1352 Ivory (Hippopotamus), Egyptian blue (traces). New Kingdom. Possibly from Fayum Entrance Area, Gurob; From Egypt. Dynasty 18

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