I wish! I've been to this exhibit before, but I got this image from the collection on the website. I just find it so cool that this looks like it could be a relative of mine today!

It's fascinating how much continuity/consistency Egyptian/Coptic ethnic groups have had over such a massive time line.

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But here's a bunch more from the Egyptian Fayum Mummy Portrait collection!

Portrait of the Boy Eutyches (A.D. 100–150)

Portrait of a young woman (A.D. 70)

Portrait of a young woman (A.D. 110–120)

Portrait of a man, ca. A.D. 125–150

Source: https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/listings/2000/mummy-portraits/photo-gallery

Very cool. These portraits take my mind to the time. 🤙🏼