Caption

Sculptural model - head of Ptolemy II, Ptolemy II Philadelphus ruler of Egypt; 285–246 BC. Oval, rather full face; almond-shaped, slightly slanting eyes with upper eyelids marked by a double incision. Eyebrows weakly marked, sloping slightly downwards toward the temples. Wide nose; protruding mouth with recessed corners. Ears in the form of two loops. Back of the head smoothed, with a base. Ptolemaic period probably reign of Ptolemy II, Egypt. Sculpture model; materials not specified. Height 13.5 cm, width 10.5 cm, depth 9.5 cm, base 19.5 cm, weight 2.59 kg., A roughly triangular stone block with an irregular, weathered surface sits against a smoother rectangular support; the stone shows a mix of beige, tan, light brown, gray, and pale orange tones with patches of darker gray and subtle mottling, while the support behind it appears off-white to cream.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A03_307

License type

Rights managed

Available size

40.9Mb (4.0Mb) / 12.6in x 12.6in / 3780 x 3780 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sculptural model - head Ptolemy II Ptolemy II Philadelphus ruler Egypt 285–246 Bc Oval full face almond-shaped slightly slanting eyes upper eyelids marked double incision Eyebrows weakly marked sloping slightly downwards temples Wide nose protruding mouth recessed corners Ears form two loops Back head smoothed base Ptolemaic period reign Sculpture model materials specified Height 13.5 cm width 10.5 cm depth 9.5 cm base 19.5 cm weight 2.59 kg roughly triangular stone block irregular weathered surface sits smoother rectangular support stone mix beige tan light brown gray pale orange tones patches darker gray subtle mottling support off-white cream.