fayum potraits are depictions of greek settlers oxford encyclopedia of egypt

An alternative to the cartonnage or plaster mask, introduced in the Roman era, 
was the so-called Faiyum portrait. ... (hairstyles, jewelry, and costume), identified 
the portraits as being those of Greek or Roman settlers who had adopted 
Egyptian ...

The Oxford encyclopedia of ancient Egypt, Volume 2

Donald B. Redford

Oxford University Press, 2001 - History - 624 pages

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