Artifact Description:

Title: Fragment of a Limestone Face with Hieroglyphs

Date: Early Dynastic Period, circa 3100-2649 BC

Material: Limestone*

Dimensions: 12 x 12 in | 30 x 30 cm

Provenance: Northern Egypt

This fragment of a limestone carving, dating back to the Early Dynastic Period of Egypt, features the remnants of a Fiend face alongside faint traces of hieroglyphs. The piece, though incomplete, offers a glimpse into the artistic conventions of early Egyptian civilization. The delicate contours of the face suggest it once depicted a significant figure, possibly a deity or a royal individual. The faint hieroglyphs hint at the inscription's original purpose, potentially documenting a name, title, or offering. Discovered in Northern Egypt, this artifact embodies the nascent stages of Egypt’s monumental art and writing systems, providing a rare connection to the dawn of one of history’s most influential civilizations.

*All masks are made of resin and artfully crafted to resemble artifacts.