Ancient Egyptian Sandstone Head Fragment New Kingdom possibly as a chest ornament

possibly as a chest ornament or ceremonial regalia element

wheel-made with a rounded body and central fill hole

Length: 4 3/4 inches

almost amuletic presence

Ancient Egyptian Sandstone Head Fragment New Kingdom possibly as a chest ornamentAncient 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