Lot 29
  • 29

An Egyptian Wood Mummy Mask, Late Period, 716-30 B.C.

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • An Egyptian Wood Mummy Mask
  • wood
  • Height 25.5 cm.
the oval face with full lips and aquiline nose, the central portion of the wig remaining; remains of red and black pigment.

Provenance

estate of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Ginnow, Saint Paul, Minnesota, acquired in the early 1980s
acquired by the present owner at auction in Los Angeles

Condition

Good and as shown and described, note checks in the wood and paint losses. There are remains of four wood dowels for attachment to the mummy case.
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