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LOT 0027

Egyptian Painted Wooden Mummy Mask

4TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.

14 in. (677 grams, 36 cm).

Displaying semi-naturalistic detailing in relief, beneath a band of headdress ornament composed of rows of architectural dot-and-dash and zig-zag patterns over a segmental panel, possible hieroglyphs to the top tier; attachment pegs to the sides of the face and through the head; extensive remains of painted black pigmentation and composition fill to the eyes.

Provenance

From a French estate, acquired between 1960 and 1980.
with SAS Cornette de Saint Cyr Auction, Paris, Vente 882, Mobilier et Objets d'art, 2 December 2014, lot 69.

Accompanied by a copy of a French cultural passport no.167062.
Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Alberto Maria Pollastrini.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11807-206837.

CONDITION
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LOT 0027

Egyptian Painted Wooden Mummy Mask

Estimate £5,000 - 7,000€5,800 - 8,120 (for guidance only)$6,750 - 9,450 (for guidance only)

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