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Ancient Egyptian Portrait Restored to New Glory
13 Oct
Summary
- Nearly 2,000-year-old "Tondo of the Two Brothers" portrait is restored.
- Restoration involved Egyptian and Italian experts stabilizing the wood.
- Artwork and other Fayoum pieces will exhibit in Rome starting November.
The renowned "Tondo of the Two Brothers," a rare ancient Egyptian Fayoum portrait nearly 2,000 years old, has been unveiled after a meticulous restoration. This unique panel painting, created during the Roman period and placed on mummies, distinctively features two brothers.
Local conservators from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir collaborated with experts from Rome on the three-week project. They stabilized the termite-damaged wooden panel and cleaned its surface using a traditional wax technique, successfully restoring the faded facial features of one brother.
This preservation effort highlights successful international cooperation in safeguarding cultural heritage. Egypt's Minister of Tourism and Antiquities emphasized the shared historical ties between Egypt and Italy. Following its restoration, the artwork, along with over 110 other Fayoum artifacts, will travel to Rome for a special exhibition from November through May 2027.
