Egyptian Wooden Sarcophagus Mask > Lot No. 0524

Description:
A carved wooden face panel with carefully executed features, painted in pink, white brown and blue; the eyes and brows emphasised with thick black brushwork, white pupils; polychrome edge to the headdress.

Culture/Period:
Ptolemaic Period, 3rd-1st century BC

Measurements:
Wood, 230 grams, 21 cm

Size :
8 1/4"

Condition:
Fine condition.

Provenance:
Ex Dutch collection, acquired between 1960's and 1990.

Estimate: £300 - 500 (EUR 370 - 620; USD 470 - 790)

Auction date: Wednesday 14th March 2012 - Coins & 15-16 March 2012 - Antiquities at The Swedenborg Hall >> Coins & Antiquities

Sold for: £280