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LOT 0553
Sold for (Inc. bp): £6,050
EGYPTIAN GILT CARTONNAGE MUMMY MASK
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 BC
13 1/4" (263 grams, 34 cm).
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 BC
13 1/4" (263 grams, 34 cm).
A cartonnage mummy mask covered with gesso and decorated with gilding; the facial details picked out in black paint with white in the eyes and red outline to the Nemes crown striped headcloth; pellet and billet detail to the throat and chest.
PROVENANCE:
UK art market, acquired prior to 1980.
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AUCTIONS:
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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.
