Head of a Pharoah c. 19th century

This 19th century anonymous silver relief depicts a Pharaoh’s head in profile. The image is set within a circular frame surrounded by a series of concentric circles. The artist utilizes strong lines to emphasize the Pharaoh’s headdress and the details of the royal attire. The relief was likely created as a decorative object and is a small-scale example of the fascination with Ancient Egypt that was prominent in the 19th century.