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EGYPTIAN WOOD SARCOPHAGUS MASK WITH BRONZE EYES
EGYPTIAN WOOD SARCOPHAGUS MASK WITH BRONZE EYES
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New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC.
A sarcophagus mask carved from finely-grained cedar wood. The almond-shaped eyes are presented with an inlaid white stone sclera and blue pupils within bronze frames, a broad nose with flared nostrils, full lips with slightly indented corners, a rounded chin, and smooth cheeks, all beneath a wide headdress that sits low on the forehead. These masks were stylised and idealised portraits of the deceased and served an important role in Egyptian funerary rituals. Mounted on a custom-made stand; some restoration. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Size: 290mm x 230mm; Weight: 2kg
Provenance: Private London collection, acquired on the US art market in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
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EGYPTIAN WOOD SARCOPHAGUS MASK WITH BRONZE EYES

Estimate £4,000 - £6,000
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