Ancient Faces: Mummy Portraits in Roman Egypt

From the first major discoveries the painted portraits of Roman Egypt were a revelation to scholars and the public alike, and the recent finding of a new cache of these gilded images, which made national headlines, have only heightened their mystery and appeal. Published in 2000, Ancient Faces is a comprehensive, survey of these works of art.

Author: Susan Walker
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 02/24/2000
Series: Metropolitan Museum of Art Publications
Pages: 168
Weight: 1.75lbs
Size: 10.86h x 8.67w x 0.54d
ISBN: 9780415927451