EGYPTIAN FAIENCE BEADED MUMMY MASK
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Late Period, Ca. 664-332 BC An ancient Egyptian face mask formed of faience beads. Composed of green, cream, black and red faience glazed composition beads, with white for the sclera, and green glazed cylinders for the attachment, to form a face. In the Late Period it became the fashion for mummies to be adorned with a network of beads, attached to the wrappings of a mummy. The majority of these masks were influenced by the goddess Hathor for protective purposes. Size: L: 103mm / W:107mm ; 24.63g Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.
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EGYPTIAN FAIENCE BEADED MUMMY MASK
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