Head of King Amasis, reworked for a non-royal individual 570–526 Late Period, Saite The bag wig now visible betrays the original form of the royal nemes headdress, indicating this head was recut from a royal portrait for a non-royal official. The long face and high-set brow line are distinctive characteristics of King Amasis, indicating this sovereign was originally Head of King Amasis, reworked for a non-royal individual 553275

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