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LOT 0014
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,925
EGYPTIAN WOODEN PAINTED MASK
LATE NEW KINGDOM, 1350-1070 B.C.
12 3/4 in. (1.14 kg, 32.5 cm high including stand).
LATE NEW KINGDOM, 1350-1070 B.C.
12 3/4 in. (1.14 kg, 32.5 cm high including stand).
A wooden funerary mask with finely delineated painted eyes and eyebrows on a gesso ground; holes to accept attachment pegs to the reverse; mounted on a custom-made display stand.
PROVENANCE:
Ex private Swiss collection, before 1960.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11600-199042.
LITERATURE:
Cf. similar item in the British Museum, London, under accession number EA46631.
FOOTNOTES:
The mask is typical of Phoenician-Punic production and likely had a funerary purpose.
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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.
