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LOT 0505
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
EGYPTIAN FAIENCE MUMMY BEAD MASK
PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 332-30 B.C.
4 3/4 in. (30.8 grams, 12 cm).
PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 332-30 B.C.
4 3/4 in. (30.8 grams, 12 cm).
A beadwork panel of small glazed composition beads in various colours representing a mummy face mask, with false beard with netted border; restrung with some later beads.
PROVENANCE:
Mariaud de Serres, Paris, 1990s.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Bienkowski, P., Tooley, A., Gifts of The Nile: Ancient Egyptian Arts and Crafts in Liverpool Museum, Liverpool, 1995, p.68 and pl.103, for an example still attached to a mummy.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
