Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic cloth/ stucco face mask with gold nose decoration, 18,5 cm -35 x 24 cm frame-
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 650 - € 800
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Description from the seller
Egyptian funerary masks made of stucco and fabric from the Ptolemaic period usually had a gilded face, including the nose, to symbolize the divine status of the deceased, identifying them with the sun god. These masks were made from layers of linen or papyrus glued together, covered with plaster, and painted. They served to protect the mummified head, present an idealized image for the journey to the afterlife, and help the soul recognize the body.
Provenance: Ex private UK collection. Collected between 1960-1970; Jaspers' Antiques, 2022; Former Pablo H. Goizauskas Collection, Spain, 2025
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 territorry: all our object 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.
For buyers outside the European Union (EU) a Spanish export license is required. This will take several weeks to arrange.
Due to Switzerland customs regulations about antiques over 100 years old, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in Switzerland.
Egyptian funerary masks made of stucco and fabric from the Ptolemaic period usually had a gilded face, including the nose, to symbolize the divine status of the deceased, identifying them with the sun god. These masks were made from layers of linen or papyrus glued together, covered with plaster, and painted. They served to protect the mummified head, present an idealized image for the journey to the afterlife, and help the soul recognize the body.
Provenance: Ex private UK collection. Collected between 1960-1970; Jaspers' Antiques, 2022; Former Pablo H. Goizauskas Collection, Spain, 2025
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 territorry: all our object 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.
For buyers outside the European Union (EU) a Spanish export license is required. This will take several weeks to arrange.
Due to Switzerland customs regulations about antiques over 100 years old, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in Switzerland.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic
Century/ Timeframe
Circa 332-30 BC
Name of object
face mask with gold nose decoration, 18,5 cm -35 x 24 cm frame-
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Material
cloth/ stucco
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Damaged
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
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.
