Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic Wood Mummy Mask 28,00 cm.

A large egyptian mummy mask depicting the deceased with white stucco remains, a rounded, triangular, expressive face, thin pursed lips with slight smile, wide nose, almond shaped eyes and arching brows highlighted in black. Fine mushroom-shaped mask with hairdress. Very realistic and naturalistic portrait. The portrait has glue remains on the back because it was attached to an old collection carboard and textile support that has been removed . Dimensions: 28,00 x 22,00 x 6,00 cm. Condition: Surface wear with some material losses on edges but good condition. With original wooden dowels to attach it to the coffin. Nice pigment remains. Provenance: V.J Private Collection, Madrid. Acquired belgian auction house. Formerly old belgian private collection since the 1960's. Notes: The piece can not be sold to US and Swiss customers. The piece includes authenticity certificate. The piece is in process of obtaining the Spanish Export License ( Passport for the European Union ). This process can take between 2 and 4 weeks. If the piece goes outside the European Union a new export license will be processed by the seller. This process could take between 2 and 4 weeks. Shipped with insurance.

Estimate:£1,672.86

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