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LOT 0015
Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
EGYPTIAN WOODEN FACE MASK
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
7 1/4 in. (223 grams, 18.5 cm high).
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
7 1/4 in. (223 grams, 18.5 cm high).
With painted detailing to the eyebrows, eyes and headband; flesh coloured pigment remaining on the nose and forehead; prominent nose and small mouth; pierced through the chin and forehead to accept attachment dowels. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Acquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector.
London collection, 2016.
LITERATURE:
See Taylor, J.H., Death and the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt, London, 2001, 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.
