Egyptian funerary masks made of stucco and fabric from the Ptolemaic period usually had a gilded face, including the nose, to symbolize the divine status of the deceased, identifying them with the sun god. These masks were made from layers of linen or papyrus glued together, covered with plaster, and painted. They served to protect the mummified head, present an idealized image for the journey to the afterlife, and help the soul recognize the body. Provenance: Ex private UK collection. Collected between 1960-1970; Jaspers' Antiques, 2022; Former Pablo H. Goizauskas Collection, Spain, 2025 Statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days. Important: For destinations out of Spanish territorry: all our object will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks. For buyers outside the European Union (EU) a Spanish export license is required. This will take several weeks to arrange. Due to Switzerland customs regulations about antiques over 100 years old, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in Switzerland.