𝘔𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘺 Mask of Montsuef
Upper Egypt, Thebes, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna
Early Roman Period, c. 9 B.C.

This gilded and painted 𝘔𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘺 mask, made of linen and plaster cartonnage, depicts Montsuef wearing a lappet-wig. It was excavated by archaeologist A.H. Rhind from Montsuef’s tomb at Sheikh Abd el-Qurna. The mask combines traditional Egyptian funerary artistry with Roman-period stylistic influences, reflecting the cultural blending of the era.

Museum reference

A.1956.191

Date

Roman Period

Style / Culture

Ancient Egyptian

Materials

Cartonnage, Gold

Collection place(s)

Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Thebes, Upper Egypt, Egypt, Northern Africa

National Museum of Scotland