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Egyptian Wood Mask, Late Period, 712-332 BC

Polychrome wood mask and upper headcloth from an anthropoid coffin.

The light red-brown face with a serene smile, the large eyes rendered with cosmetic lines. Eyes and eyebrows painted black, the striated headdress enhanced yellow and green.

Stucco coat damaged in places. Several pegs at rear for attachment to the mummy coffin’s lid.

H. 27 cm (10.6 in)
H. with stand 37 cm (14.5 in)

Swiss art market

4800 USD