Ancient Egyptian Gilded Cartonnage Funerary mask. Ex-Galerie Roswitha Eberwein (Paris). Spanish Import License - 25 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 6,500 - € 8,000
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Ancient Egyptian gilded cartonnage funerary mask dating to 332 BC–1st century AD, about 25 cm high, with a tripartite wig and Eye of Horus, ex-Galerie Roswitha Eberwein (Paris), acquired in 2026 from Germany, authentic and in good condition.
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Egyptian Gilded Cartonnage Funerary Mask – Ptolemaic–Roman Period (332 BC – 1st Century AD)
An elegant Egyptian funerary mask dating to the Ptolemaic–Roman period (332 BC–1st century AD). Crafted in stuccoed and polychromed cartonnage, the mask features a finely gilded face with almond-shaped eyes outlined in black. The deceased wears a tripartite wig surmounted by a diadem decorated with the Eye of Horus, a powerful symbol of divine protection and rebirth in ancient Egyptian funerary belief.
The mask is mounted on a custom display stand and remains an impressive example of late Egyptian funerary art. It displays age-related cracks, minor paint losses, and small areas of professional retouching.
Provenance: Ex Erika Krautkrämer Collection (Germany, 1999), acquired from Galerie Roswitha Eberwein (Paris).
The lot is accompanied by an official Spanish Ministry of Culture import declaration.
The Supplier warrants that he obtained this lot 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.
Important: For destinations out of Spanish territory: all our objects 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.
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Egyptian Gilded Cartonnage Funerary Mask – Ptolemaic–Roman Period (332 BC – 1st Century AD)
An elegant Egyptian funerary mask dating to the Ptolemaic–Roman period (332 BC–1st century AD). Crafted in stuccoed and polychromed cartonnage, the mask features a finely gilded face with almond-shaped eyes outlined in black. The deceased wears a tripartite wig surmounted by a diadem decorated with the Eye of Horus, a powerful symbol of divine protection and rebirth in ancient Egyptian funerary belief.
The mask is mounted on a custom display stand and remains an impressive example of late Egyptian funerary art. It displays age-related cracks, minor paint losses, and small areas of professional retouching.
Provenance: Ex Erika Krautkrämer Collection (Germany, 1999), acquired from Galerie Roswitha Eberwein (Paris).
The lot is accompanied by an official Spanish Ministry of Culture import declaration.
The Supplier warrants that he obtained this lot 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.
Important: For destinations out of Spanish territory: all our objects 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.
#Orientalism
#Masterpiece26
Details
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
332 BC – 1st Century AD
Name of object
Funerary mask. Ex-Galerie Roswitha Eberwein (Paris). Spanish Import License
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Gilded Cartonnage
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
25 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1999
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
