Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic Wood Mummy Mask 28,00 cm.
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 2,000 - € 2,500
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Ancient Egyptian Ptolemaic wood mummy mask, 28 cm high, dating to 332–30 B.C., depicting a naturalistic portrait with white stucco remains and a rounded face, in good condition with edge losses, provenance from a Belgian auction house and the V.J Private Collection Madrid, includes authenticity certificate and is in the process of obtaining EU export licensing, shipped with insurance, not for sale to US or Swiss customers.
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A large egyptian mummy mask depicting the deceased with white stucco remains, a rounded, triangular, expressive face, thin pursed lips with slight smile, wide nose, almond shaped eyes and arching brows highlighted in black. Fine mushroom-shaped mask with hairdress. Very realistic and naturalistic portrait.
The portrait has glue remains on the back because it was attached to an old collection carboard and textile support that has been removed .
Dimensions: 28,00 x 22,00 x 6,00 cm.
Condition: Surface wear with some material losses on edges but good condition. With original wooden dowels to attach it to the coffin. Nice pigment remains.
Provenance: V.J Private Collection, Madrid. Acquired belgian auction house. Formerly old belgian private collection since the 1960's.
Notes:
The piece can not be sold to US and Swiss customers.
The piece includes authenticity certificate. The piece is in process of obtaining the Spanish Export License ( Passport for the European Union ). This process can take between 2 and 4 weeks. If the piece goes outside the European Union a new export license will be processed by the seller. This process could take between 2 and 4 weeks. Shipped with insurance.
A large egyptian mummy mask depicting the deceased with white stucco remains, a rounded, triangular, expressive face, thin pursed lips with slight smile, wide nose, almond shaped eyes and arching brows highlighted in black. Fine mushroom-shaped mask with hairdress. Very realistic and naturalistic portrait.
The portrait has glue remains on the back because it was attached to an old collection carboard and textile support that has been removed .
Dimensions: 28,00 x 22,00 x 6,00 cm.
Condition: Surface wear with some material losses on edges but good condition. With original wooden dowels to attach it to the coffin. Nice pigment remains.
Provenance: V.J Private Collection, Madrid. Acquired belgian auction house. Formerly old belgian private collection since the 1960's.
Notes:
The piece can not be sold to US and Swiss customers.
The piece includes authenticity certificate. The piece is in process of obtaining the Spanish Export License ( Passport for the European Union ). This process can take between 2 and 4 weeks. If the piece goes outside the European Union a new export license will be processed by the seller. This process could take between 2 and 4 weeks. Shipped with insurance.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic
Century/timeframe
332-30 B.C.
Name of object
28,00 cm.
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Wood Mummy Mask
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
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.
