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Science reveals secrets of mummy portraits

(A) “Portrait of a man with a beard” (Waters Art Museum # 32.6), date c. 170-180 CE from Roman Empire Egypt; (B) Portrait under ultraviolet light. A purple cleavage appears pinkish-orange on the shoulder, indicated by an arrow. Credit: The Walters Art Museum. How much information can you get from …

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