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An Egyptian Polychrome and Gilt Cartonnage Mummy Mask — An Egyptian Polychrome and Gilt Cartonnage Mummy Mask, late Ptolemaic/early Roman Period, circa 1st Century B.C./ 1st Century A.D.

An Egyptian Polychrome and Gilt Cartonnage Mummy Mask

An Egyptian Polychrome and Gilt Cartonnage Mummy Mask, late Ptolemaic/early Roman Period, circa 1st Century B.C./ 1st Century A.D.

This Egyptian mummy mask dates from the late Ptolemaic or early Roman period (circa 1st century B.C./A.D.) and features polychrome and gilt cartonnage decoration. The artifact represents funerary art practices and craftsmanship from ancient Egypt.

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Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art

June 28, 2024

Estimate: $12,000$18,000

Lot 129

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An Egyptian Polychrome and Gilt Cartonnage Mummy Mask, An Egyptian Polychrome and Gilt Cartonnage Mummy Mask, late Ptolemaic/early Roman Period, circa 1st Century B.C./ 1st Century A.D.

This Egyptian mummy mask dates from the late Ptolemaic or early Roman period (circa 1st century B.C./A.D.) and features polychrome and gilt cartonnage decoration. The artifact represents funerary art practices and craftsmanship from ancient Egypt.

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Gold, Artifact, Decorative, Cartonnage, Portrait, Funeral Art, Gilt, Polychrome, Ancient, Egyptian