Relief of a mother, possibly a queen, and her son​ <br/>
findspot unknown, probably Egypt  <br/>
Ptolemaic Period, about 305–30 BCE  <br/>
limestone <br/>
H 15.5 cm, W 19.2 cm, D 4 cm​ <br/>
British Museum, London <br/>
EA57348<br/>
© The Trustees of the British Museum

Introducing Pharaoh | Ancient Artefacts – Uncovering the past

Celebrating the opening of NGV’s Melbourne Winter Masterpieces® 2024 exhibition Pharaoh, NGV curators and guest experts explore the fascinating history of ancient Egypt and the lives of the pharaohs.

12.40pm – 1.10pm | Ancient Artefacts – Uncovering the past
Speakers
Johanna Petkov, Archaeologist and NGV Educator
Amanda Dunsmore, Senior Curator, International Decorative Arts & Antiquities, NGV


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