Head of a king as Khepri, possibly Ptolemy VI Philometor, 180–145

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Head of a king as Khepri, possibly Ptolemy VI Philometor, Ptolemaic or Roman Period, 180–145 , From Egypt, Limestone, paint traces, H. cm (4 1/2 in.); W. cm (4 1/2 in.); D. cm (3 5/16 in.), Ptolemy VI Philometor ascended the throne as a child and his mother, Cleopatra I, acted as regent. He married his sister, Cleopatra II, and ruled jointly with her. A scarab beetle designating the god Khepri is carved in relief on top of this royal head, which belongs stylistically to the Ptolemaic Period

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Size: 4240px × 4240px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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