24K vermeil jewelry inspired by a Romano-Egyptian mummy portrait, attributed to the Isidora Master, in the Museum's antiquity collection. Exclusive to the Getty, these earrings feature eye catching moonstones, referencing the original artwork's gilded painted jewels.
- Dimensions: 1 inch L x 3/4 inch W
- Material: 24K gold-plate on sterling silver and moonstones
- Made in Switzerland
- Item#: 1129EM
Painted in encaustic wax and enlivened with gilding, every aspect of this Romano-Egyptian portrait identifies its owner as a person of substantial wealth and social position. The name Isidora (ICIDOPA) is written in Greek in red paint on the right upper shoulder of the mummy wrappings, and must refer to the deceased once encased in this "red shroud" mummy. Isidora's impressive earrings are distinguished by their unique size and luxurious materials and served as the inspiration for this 14-karat gold plated reproduction.
Mummy Portrait of Isidora
Attributed to the Isidora Master (Romano-Egyptian, active 100 - 125)
Romano-Egyptian
Egypt
A.D. 100
Encaustic on linden wood; gilt; linen
18 7/8 × 14 3/16 × 5 1/16 in.
81.AP.42
