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LOT 0013
Sold for (Inc. bp): £14,950
EGYPTIAN WOODEN MUMMY MASK WITH EGYPTIAN BLUE INLAID EYEBROWS
THIRD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD, 22ND-24TH DYNASTY, 944-716 B.C.
7 7/8 in. (972 grams, 20 cm).
THIRD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD, 22ND-24TH DYNASTY, 944-716 B.C.
7 7/8 in. (972 grams, 20 cm).
D-shaped in plan with finely carved facial detailing, slender nose and full lips, sockets to the eyes; eyebrows recessed to accept inserts still partly in situ; pierced to reverse for attachment.
PROVENANCE:
Old mounting to the reverse.
From a private estate, Suffolk, UK.
Acquired from a UK antiques fair.
Property of Mr E.D., a UK professional.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12076-217420.
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.
