(Egyptian) Bust of Queen Nefertiti: 1340 BC
This sculpture was found in 1912, by archaeologists. This
sculpture has several layers of stucco on the crown and shoulders. Also some patches
of stucco on the face. The bust is made out of limestone which is also covered
with modeled gypsum. The eyes are inlayed with crystal and the pupil is made
of black wax. The height of the sculpture is 50cm and was found in a place
known today as Amarna. The face of the sculpture is very unique because she
basically has one good eye. The crown is unique, it has a tall flat top that is
decorated with the remains of uraeus. This sculpture represents a woman who has
a harmonic and balanced beauty despite her eyes and the folds in her face and
skin.
(Roman/Greek) Head of a Goddess or Queen: 316-270 BC
This sculpture is a life sized female head of the Ptolemaic queen
Arsinoe or can be also the goddess likes Artemis and Aphrodite. This sculpture
is made of stone and bronze with a height of 25.5cm. The hair on this sculpture
is a wavy pattern separated with a ribbon or hair piece. She has very thin but
long eyebrows. The lips however, was made of a different metal. The eyes are
just sockets but has a heavy look to them. This sculpture also has a long nose
with cracks on the chin and cheeks. It also has gashes and dents along the forehead.
Many say that this sculpture’s style favor the influence of Skopas. Which is
one of the leading Greek sculptors. The ribbon on the hair can be a diadem,
which is a signature headgear of later Greek royalty.
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