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VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This image depicts an ancient Egyptian stone relief fragment featuring the profile of a royal figure, possibly a pharaoh. The individual is characterized by traditional regalia including the nemes headcloth, which has stripes indicating its folded cloth structure and is adorned with a uraeus (the rearing cobra symbolizing kingship). The subject's facial features are finely carved, showing attention to detail typical of Egyptian artistry, such as the almond-shaped eye, straight nose, and prominent lips. The craftsmanship suggests it may be from one of Egypt's prosperous periods due to the high level of artistic skill evident in the carving. The hieroglyphs above could provide more context about the identity or reign of this figure but are not fully visible in this fragment. There appears to be some damage or wear at various points on the artifact; however, despite these missing pieces, it remains an impressive representation of ancient Egyptian culture and iconography. Below the relief is what seems like an identification tag or museum label that likely contains information about its provenance or catalog details for visitors' reference. Unfortunately, specific textual details cannot be discerned from this angle.
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