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LOT 0476
Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
EGYPTIAN MUMMY MASK CARTONNAGE
PTOLEMAIC-ROMAN PERIOD, 332 B.C.-100 A.D.
10 x 10 in. (847 grams, 25.5 x 25.5 cm).
PTOLEMAIC-ROMAN PERIOD, 332 B.C.-100 A.D.
10 x 10 in. (847 grams, 25.5 x 25.5 cm).
Mask fragment from a mummy with moulded and painted facial detailing; heavy black outline to the eyes and brows, banded headdress in shades of ochre, crimson, sea-green; mounted in a glazed display case. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Acquired in the 1950s-1960s.
From the collection of Mr Ciappara, Norfolk, UK.
LITERATURE:
See Parlasca, K., Sailor, H., Moments, Mummy Portraits and Egyptian Funerary Art from Roman Times, Frankfurt, 1999, for discussion.
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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.
