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LOT 0490

Egyptian Beaded Mummy Face Mask with Sons of Horus

PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 332-30 B.C.

8 7/8 in. (75 grams, 22.5 cm high).

A restrung panel of small glazed composition beads in various colours representing a mummy face mask with false beard and geometric border, scarab with wings extended below and the four sons of Horus in two pairs facing at the base.

Provenance

Acquired 1990s.
Ex Mariaud des Serres, Paris, France.

CONDITION

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LOT 0490

Egyptian Beaded Mummy Face Mask with Sons of Horus

Estimate £350 - 450€410 - 520 (for guidance only)$470 - 610 (for guidance only)

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