concubines

XIXth Dynasty, 1350 - 1200, B.C.


Painted wood mask representing two concubines

Experts in stone carving, Egyptians were also in wood. But nature did not provide them with quality wood. Which is why during the Thinit era, the royal government requested cedar wood from Lebanon to make the beautiful boats, luxurious coffins or the enormous temple doors. The government also requested from the Sudanese acacia and the prestigious wood one called "heben".





Painted stucco on wood
Height : 11 inch



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