Ancient Egyptian Limestone Eye sarcophagus mask. Late Period, 664 - 332 BC






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Eye sarcophagus mask from Ancient Egypt, Late Period (664–332 BC), carved from limestone with a schist eyebrow; the iris is lost and may have been glass paste, 5.3 cm long without the stand, copper stand included at 12 cm high and 9 cm long, in Good condition, provenance Private collection, France (before 1980), acquired in 2024.
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Eye sarcophagus mask.
The eyebrow is carved from schist, the eye from a piece of limestone, and the iris—now lost—may have been made of glass paste to bring the face to life.
Ancient Egypt, Late Period, 664 - 332 BC
Limestone and schist
5,3 cm long without stand
Coopper stand display included, 12 cm height and 9 cm long.
Provenance:
- Private colecction, France, before 1980
Condition: Good, see photos.
Seller's Story
Eye sarcophagus mask.
The eyebrow is carved from schist, the eye from a piece of limestone, and the iris—now lost—may have been made of glass paste to bring the face to life.
Ancient Egypt, Late Period, 664 - 332 BC
Limestone and schist
5,3 cm long without stand
Coopper stand display included, 12 cm height and 9 cm long.
Provenance:
- Private colecction, France, before 1980
Condition: Good, see photos.
Seller's Story
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