Large Wood Sarcophagus Mask

Culture: Egyptian

Period: Late Period, 664-332 B.C.

Material: Wood

Dimensions: 44.5 cm high (mask); 50.5 cm x 42 cm (mounting)

Price: Sold

Ref: 1214

Provenance: Old French private collection, acquired in the 1970s. Originally on a wood panel covered with fabric like in the 1970s.

Condition: Fragment of beautiful quality.

Description: Large, very sculptural wood sarcophagus mask depicting a man. The eyes very protruding with a gentle smile and finely drawn brows and lids. On the chin a long, braided beard, with an outwardly curled tip. The heavy wig in large part still preserved. The left ear in green color looking out from the wig. Magnificent mask with intense green, black, blue and red color remains. Mounted on a wood panel covered with black velvet for mounting on the wall.