Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
May 28, 2019
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United kingdom
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOT 5:
Egyptian Polychrome Wooden Face Mask
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Start price:
£
2,700
Estimated price:
$3,000 - $4,000
Auction house commission:
30%
VAT: On commission only
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Roman Period, 1st century BC-2nd century AD
A wooden face mask with painted detailing to the eyes and brow, headdress with bands of polychrome rosettes, sacred scarab and other floral detailing; mounted on a custom-made stand. 920 grams total, 37cm including stand (14 1/2"). Fine condition.
Provenance
Formerly in an important central London collection; previously acquired before 1990.
Literature
See Walker, S. & Bierbrier, M. Ancient Faces. Mummy Portraits from Roman Egypt, London, 1997 for discussion.
