Ancient Egypt, Late Period Faience Beaded Mummy Mask
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Beaded Mummy Mask, Ancient Egyptian Late Period, faience beads, circa 664–332 BC, about 24 cm long and 12.5 cm wide, in good condition; from private collection, acquired 2000; provenance Mariaud de Serres collection, Paris.
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A fine Egyptian mummy mask made of small, polychromatic faience beads, restrung in their original arrangement. The large trapezoid eyes, long thin eyebrows, broad nose and small mouth are arranged in a perfectly symmetrical manner. The mask has a tripartite panel under the chin, which shows a beaded composition forming a winged scarab, rendered in multi-coloured faience beads. Under the beaded scarab are the four Sons of Horus. It is very rare to have this enlarged group rather than just the face. Cylindrical faience beads frame the entire composition. Some of the black thread is loose.
They would have been placed over the face of the deceased at their burial, mostly for decorative or protective purposes. Their un-naturalistic features make it improbable that they were modelled after the face of the deceased individual. Rather, they more likely depicted generic images of a human face. Such masks have been also interpreted as visual representations of the god Osiris, due to their blue-greenish colour, normally reserved for depictions of the dead god Osiris on the walls of the tombs. According to mythology, the Four Sons of Horus each were attributed a different organ to protect. For Imsety, the liver; for Duamutef, the stomach; for Hapi, the lungs; and for Qebehsenuef, the intestines.
Measurements: (circa) L 24cm x W 12.5cm
Provenance: From Mariaud de Serres collection, Paris 1980-90s.
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ANTIQUITIES: All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity, including the item's description, image and provenance. Please also note, for insurance purposes, an item's value cannot be under- declared. All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiquities over 100 years old and their valued price.
Liability and the applicable Customs Regulations or Import Requirements in the country of your destination are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We cannot be held responsible for any delays occurred by Custom Procedures. Import Tax or payable VAT depends on the Country of your destination. Payments of any taxes or any dispute with Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Please note that from the 1st of January 2021, as Britain will officially leave the EU, artefacts dispatched to any European country might have to go through Customs Procedures and fees.
Watches: Watches are provided with a hard cardboard box and pillow as shown in the images.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance 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.
A fine Egyptian mummy mask made of small, polychromatic faience beads, restrung in their original arrangement. The large trapezoid eyes, long thin eyebrows, broad nose and small mouth are arranged in a perfectly symmetrical manner. The mask has a tripartite panel under the chin, which shows a beaded composition forming a winged scarab, rendered in multi-coloured faience beads. Under the beaded scarab are the four Sons of Horus. It is very rare to have this enlarged group rather than just the face. Cylindrical faience beads frame the entire composition. Some of the black thread is loose.
They would have been placed over the face of the deceased at their burial, mostly for decorative or protective purposes. Their un-naturalistic features make it improbable that they were modelled after the face of the deceased individual. Rather, they more likely depicted generic images of a human face. Such masks have been also interpreted as visual representations of the god Osiris, due to their blue-greenish colour, normally reserved for depictions of the dead god Osiris on the walls of the tombs. According to mythology, the Four Sons of Horus each were attributed a different organ to protect. For Imsety, the liver; for Duamutef, the stomach; for Hapi, the lungs; and for Qebehsenuef, the intestines.
Measurements: (circa) L 24cm x W 12.5cm
Provenance: From Mariaud de Serres collection, Paris 1980-90s.
Seller's Story
N.B: TAXES & VAT ARE NOT INCLUDED WITHIN THE SHIPPING COSTS. INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY TIME SUBJECT TO CUSTOMS CLEARANCE.
ANTIQUITIES: All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity, including the item's description, image and provenance. Please also note, for insurance purposes, an item's value cannot be under- declared. All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiquities over 100 years old and their valued price.
Liability and the applicable Customs Regulations or Import Requirements in the country of your destination are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We cannot be held responsible for any delays occurred by Custom Procedures. Import Tax or payable VAT depends on the Country of your destination. Payments of any taxes or any dispute with Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Please note that from the 1st of January 2021, as Britain will officially leave the EU, artefacts dispatched to any European country might have to go through Customs Procedures and fees.
Watches: Watches are provided with a hard cardboard box and pillow as shown in the images.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance 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.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egypt, Late Period
Century/timeframe
Circa 664-332 BC
Name of object
Beaded Mummy Mask
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
Faience
Country acquired from
Unknown
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Unknown
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
