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An Egyptian Wood Mummy Mask — An Egyptian Wood Mummy Mask, 26th/30th Dynasty, 664-342 B.C.
An Egyptian Wood Mummy Mask

An Egyptian Wood Mummy Mask, 26th/30th Dynasty, 664-342 B.C.

This Egyptian wood mummy mask from the 26th-30th Dynasty (664-342 B.C.) represents the sophisticated funerary practices of ancient Egypt. The carved wooden mask would have protected and represented the deceased in the afterlife according to ancient Egyptian religious beliefs.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part II

December 1, 2022

Estimate: $6,000 – $9,000

Lot 135

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An Egyptian Wood Mummy Mask, An Egyptian Wood Mummy Mask, 26th/30th Dynasty, 664-342 B.C.

This Egyptian wood mummy mask from the 26th-30th Dynasty (664-342 B.C.) represents the sophisticated funerary practices of ancient Egypt. The carved wooden mask would have protected and represented the deceased in the afterlife according to ancient Egyptian religious beliefs.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

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Ceremonial, Monochrome, Artifact, Wood, Decorative, Funerary, Portrait, Ancient, Stylized, Egyptian

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