An Egyptian wood sarcophagus mask
An Egyptian wood sarcophagus mask
Late Period, circa 664-30 B.C.
The face with a layer of gesso and flesh coloured paint, carved with strong features, the wig bordered with blue, with inlaid bronze and limestone eyes and brows, 10½in (26.8cm) high, mounted
Estimate:
£1,500 - 2,000
US$ 2,300 - 3,000
€1,800 - 2,300

Footnotes

  • Provenance:
    Swiss private collection since the 1940s.

Category: Antiquities


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