Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art
Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art
Lot Closed
July 5, 02:25 PM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
An Egyptian Wood Mummy Mask
22nd/26th Dynasty, 946-525 B.C.
from an inner coffin, the remaining central central portion of the wig with remains of polychrome linen, with outlined lips, straight nose, and wide-set eyes finely painted in black, the jaw, brow, and wig with original wood pins for insertion.
Height 25.5 cm.
Sotheby’s, New York, March 1st, 1984, no. 168, illus.
private collection, Washington D.C.
private collection, by descent from the above
Weschler's Auctioneers & Appraisers, Rockville, Maryland, April 4th, 2023, no. 467, illus.
acquired by the present owner at the above sale
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