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Fayum Mummy Portrait of a Boy

4 questions · click an answer to see how you did.

  1. 1. What is the Fayum Mummy Portrait of a Boy?

    💡 Think about what material the portrait is painted on.

  2. 2. What technique was used to paint the portrait?

    💡 It involves wax and pigment.

  3. 3. Where was the portrait placed after the boy died?

    💡 It was used to help people remember what he looked like.

  4. 4. Look closely at the description of the boy's clothing and jewelry. What does it tell us about his family?

    💡 Think about what the white robe and necklace might mean.

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