EGYPTIAN PAINTED WOODEN MUMMY MASK
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Ca. 664-332 BC.
A wooden mask from the lid of an anthropoid coffin, painted in pigment over gesso: dark red for the skin tone, a heavily drawn black outline for the eyebrows and pupil, the sclera in a white pigment. A wide headdress that sits low on the forehead. These masks were stylised and idealised portraits of the deceased individual and served an elaborate and important role in Egyptian funerary rituals. Mounted on a custom-made display stand. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists.
Size: 250mm x 240mm; Weight: 1.19kg
Provenance: Private UK collection. acquired on the German art market, German Export license. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
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EGYPTIAN PAINTED WOODEN MUMMY MASK
Estimate £2,000 - £3,000
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