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Stuccoed and painted wooden sarcophagus mask. Ancient Egypt, Late Period, 26th–31st Dynasty, 664/332 BCE Large wooden sarcophagus mask finely carved. It is carved from cedar and covered with gesso painted in red and black pigments. This red-toned mask is the likeness of an Egyptian dignitary. The oval-shaped face with idealized features is characterized by large almond-shaped eyes inlaid with bronze and stone, a long slender nose sculpted in relief in a triangular shape and refined at the nasal bridge, and a mouth with pursed lips. The low forehead is topped by a black headdress. The facial expression conveys extreme serenity. These wooden masks were fixed in place using pegs to the deceased's sarcophagus. Traces of fixing pegs on the back of the structure. Examined by Simone Musso, consulting curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri archaeological expedition. Dimensions: height 23.2 cm - width 19.2 cm - thickness 9.4 cm Very good condition, original pigments and inlays. Provenance: United Kingdom, A.P.L. gallery. Previously: Owned by a London gallery acquired on the American art market before 2000. The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot. The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Cultural object passport) The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
Estimate:£3,002.87
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