Egyptian Cedar Wood Mummy Mask

Third Intermediate-Late Dynastic Period, c. 730-332 BC. A carved cedar wood funerary mask from a sarcophagus with plaster surface painted with facial details: black hair and brows, black outlining to the eyes and pupils, rich flesh tone; carefully executed facial detailing with large wide-set eyes, small nose and broad mouth with lips parted. 586 grams, 20.5cm high (8"). Private collection formed 1960s. Property of I.L.C.
Condition Report: Fair condition.