Egyptian Wooden Mummy Mask
Roman Period, 30 BC-323 AD. A wooden face mask wearing a wig, some painted detailing to the eye, cheek and brow, tall headdress with bands and some painted detailing; wooden pegs to the side attaching separate wig. See Walker, S. and Bierbrier, M., Ancient Faces. Mummy Portraits from Roman Egypt, London, 1997, for discussion. 470 grams, 30.5cm (12"). Ex Dutch art market; previously with Venduhuis Goes Auction, Netherlands; formerly in a Dutch private collection, acquired 1965-1975. [No Reserve]
Condition Report: Fair condition.
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Roman Period, 30 BC-323 AD. A wooden face mask wearing a wig, some painted detailing to the eye, cheek and brow, tall headdress with bands and some painted detailing; wooden pegs to the side attaching separate wig. See Walker, S. and Bierbrier, M., Ancient Faces. Mummy Portraits from Roman Egypt, London, 1997, for discussion. 470 grams, 30.5cm (12"). Ex Dutch art market; previously with Venduhuis Goes Auction, Netherlands; formerly in a Dutch private collection, acquired 1965-1975. [No Reserve]
Condition Report: Fair condition.
