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Speed Dating (Artifacts) In Ancient Egypt

Mar 23, 2017 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Humanities Room 365, 415 Portola Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095 United States
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Ever wanted to know how to date an Egyptian statue? What makes an Amenhotep III face recognizable? How can you tell if a piece was recarved? What about the dating of Egyptian non-royal objects? This workshop will teach some of the tricks of the trade – using the shape of an eye, or a drooping lotus, or a distinctive belly button – as well as introducing the standards of portraiture. Come and learn to date Egyptian artifacts like a pro.

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Date:
Mar 23, 2017
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12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Humanities Room 365
415 Portola Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095 United States
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