Description: Sculptor study of Ramses II, Egypt, New Kingdom, 19th dynasty (1292-1186 B.C.), Light limestone, 5,7 cm high // The carefully worked out little head bears the facial features of Ramses II. The so-called "Blue Crown" is depicted as the head covering of this piece. Because it is a study head, the Uraeus snake was omitted. Provenance: Galerie Rhea, Zurich; Private Collection Zurich