EGYPTIAN TERRACOTTA HEAD OF KING AMASIS Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC. A terracotta head of a male figure of elevated status, likely representing King Amasis. He wears a high, close-fitting cap and displays softly rendered facial features, including downturned eyes, prominent cheekbones, a broad nose, and gently smiling lips. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.For similar see: Egyptian sculpture of the Late Period, 700 BC - 100 AD. The Brooklyn Museum 1960, Cat. 53, fig. 120 - 122.Size: 71.6mm x 48.2mm; Weight: 152gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.