Quick quiz
Fayum Mummy Portrait of a Boy
4 questions · click an answer to see how you did.
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1. What is the Fayum Mummy Portrait of a Boy?
💡 Think about what material the portrait is painted on.
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2. What technique was used to paint the portrait?
💡 It involves wax and pigment.
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3. Where was the portrait placed after the boy died?
💡 It was used to help people remember what he looked like.
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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.