Head of a Ptolemaic Prince

Egyptian, 1st century BC

A small sculptural portrait head, catalogued by Los Angeles Estate Auction as a Ptolemaic prince of the 1st century BC. The elongated, tapering face has softly indicated eyes, a prominent nose and a small mouth. A raised band of ornamental detail crosses the forehead beneath a rounded headdress, with further carving extending around the sides. Mounted on a contrasting black plinth, the head has a striking sculptural presence.

For examples of Ptolemaic royal portraiture, see the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, *Head of a King with a Nemes Headdress* view museum collection, and *King's Head with Egyptian Headdress but Greek Hair and Features* view museum collection.

Catalogued at auction as Ptolemaic Prince, 1st century BC, and carved limestone.