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LOT 0033
Egyptian Painted Wooden Mask
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
9 1/4 in. (283 grams, 23.5 cm high).
A wooden mask with remains of polychrome painted detailing, depicting the large part of a face with eye detailing and remains of segmented headwear; old collection number 'E.352' and a later suspension loop to the reverse.
ProvenanceEx Roger Liechti collection, Geneva, Switzerland.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11606-198998.
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LOT 0033
Egyptian Painted Wooden Mask
Estimate £2,000 - 3,000€2,320 - 3,480 (for guidance only)$2,700 - 4,050 (for guidance only)
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