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This painted fragment from ancient Egypt depicts a woman from the city of Thebes. It was likely painted on stone c. 1300 BCE. (Musée du Cinquantenaire, Brussels)
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James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.
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Wiener, J. B. (2017, November 12). Painted Fragment of a Theban Woman. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7604/painted-fragment-of-a-theban-woman/
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Wiener, James Blake. "Painted Fragment of a Theban Woman." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified November 12, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7604/painted-fragment-of-a-theban-woman/.
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Wiener, James Blake. "Painted Fragment of a Theban Woman." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 12 Nov 2017. Web. 20 Oct 2021.