Lot no. 5
FUNERARY MASK
Wood, stucco, pigments
H. 37 cm
Egypt, Late Period to Ptolemaic Period (7th–1st centuries BC)
Provenance
Formerly in the collection of Jean Ferrero (art dealer), acquired in 1962
Private collection in the South of France, acquired from the Ferrero Gallery, Nice
The mask retains the top section of the painted, striated wig.
The youthful face features large, made-up eyes and arched eyebrows painted black.
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Pictures credits: Contact organization
Sculpture and bronzes
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