An Egyptian Beadwork Mummy Mask, Ptolemaic Period
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An Egyptian Beadwork Mummy Mask, Late - Ptolemaic Period, ca. 664 - 30 BC:
Restrung in the original configuration from high-quality ancient beads of bright red, yellow, black, white, blue and green, this exquisite mask represents the face of the deceased and would have been attached to the wrappings of the mummy over the facial area. It depicts the deceased wearing the beard of Osiris, a symbol of their hope for everlasting life.
Dimensions: Mask width: 6 inches (15.2 cm)
Reference No: EW1803
PROVENANCE:
Ex. Leroy private collection, acquired from the English trade in the 1970's.
OUR GUARANTEE:
We hereby certify the above item to be authentic and due diligence conducted to ensure stated provenance. We strictly adhere to the code of Conduct established by the Association of Dealers & Collectors of Ancient & Ethnographic Art and have established, to the best of our ability, the object(s) have not been illegally obtained from the country of origin, excavation, architectural monument, public institution or private property.
Restrung in the original configuration from high-quality ancient beads of bright red, yellow, black, white, blue and green, this exquisite mask represents the face of the deceased and would have been attached to the wrappings of the mummy over the facial area. It depicts the deceased wearing the beard of Osiris, a symbol of their hope for everlasting life.
Dimensions: Mask width: 6 inches (15.2 cm)
Reference No: EW1803
PROVENANCE:
Ex. Leroy private collection, acquired from the English trade in the 1970's.
OUR GUARANTEE:
We hereby certify the above item to be authentic and due diligence conducted to ensure stated provenance. We strictly adhere to the code of Conduct established by the Association of Dealers & Collectors of Ancient & Ethnographic Art and have established, to the best of our ability, the object(s) have not been illegally obtained from the country of origin, excavation, architectural monument, public institution or private property.
Condition
Restrung and in excellent condition overall. Custom framed.
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An Egyptian Beadwork Mummy Mask, Ptolemaic Period
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