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Third Intermediate Period to Late Period, Ca. 1069-332 BC, An ancient Egyptian anthropomorphic sarcophagus mask carved from an expensive cedar wood. Heavy drawn black outline for the eyes, and the clear, circular pupils against painted white eyeballs, are drawn in black paint. Decorated with dark red painted polychrome; The eyes and mouth have been carved with care painted in a black pigment. The eyes are radiant and projecting a gentle smile which was symbolic believing it would assist in a peaceful and solemn afterlife. Size: L:230mm / W:135mm ; With stand: 455g Provenance: From a London private family collection, formerly acquired on the UK art market in the 1960s - 1970s; then passed by descent.

Third Intermediate Period to Late Period, Ca. 1069-332 BC

Ancient Egyptian Gesso Painted Coffin Mask

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Hong Kong

Slovak Republic

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Country of origin

Scotland

Speyside

Islay

Highlands

Lowlands

Campbeltown

Ireland

Isle of Arran

Isle of Skye

Canada

Norway

England

Orkney

Wales

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Isle of Jura

Bottle size

70cl

700ml

75cl

1 Litre

750ml

50cl

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4.7cl

73cl

37.5cl

75.7cl

1.5 Litres

1.14 Litres

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Material

Steel

Glass

Earthenware

Leather

Resin

Condition

Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

As new - unused

Excellent condition

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Style

Contemporary

Signature

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Colour

Transparent

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Alcohol Percent List

46.3%

57.1%

45.8%

44.2%

51.2%

43.3%

48.3%

50.5%

52.4%

44.8%

48.5%

40.8%

46.5%

51.5%

56.5%

After 2000

1900-2000

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