History

Who she is and the skilled artist that painted her is unknown. She was living in Egypt during the #Roman period & her hairstyle dates her to cAD160-170. She is shown with a beautiful necklace (painted in gold leaf) and earrings - Fayum portrait, @britishmuseum collection. pic.twitter.com/5ZBZ0kdUjd

— Trimontium Trust (@TrimontiumTrust) February 8, 2022