Fayum Portrait of a Woman

DateEgyptian, Hadrianic Period (117–138), c. 2nd century C.E.

PeriodHadrianic Period (117–138), 2nd century

MediumEncaustic on wood, mounted on a modern backing

DimensionsObject size: 12 11/16 × 7 × 5/16 inches

Credit LinePurchase with funds provided by the Christian A. Johnson Memorial Art Acquisition Fund; gift (by exchange) of Wilson Farnsworth, George Mead, and Henry Sheldon; and purchase with funds provided by the Walter Cerf Art Fund

Object number2016.088

Curatorial DepartmentAncient Western Art

Object TypePaintings

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