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Ver traducciónAntiguo Egipto Madera Large Sarcophagus Mask. Spanish Export License. - 30 cm
N.º 85677295
An exceptional Ancient Egyptian wooden sarcophagus mask showing the frontal view of an idealised face. Though they seldom portrayed a true portrait of the deceased, funerary masks were an essential component of the mummy, providing a visual representation of the deceased during their journey through the afterlife.
This fine piece depicts the facial features of a young male individual. His traits are rendered with great sensitivity, particularly his slightly arched eyebrows, the slender nose and plump lips raised in a faint smile. Heavy eyelids shape his solemn eyes which preserve some detailing to the dark pupils. Part of a rounded headdress sits low on the forehead. The mask is carved from a single wood core and overlaid with a thin layer of gesso, a combination of chalk and glue often used in woodworking to provide a smooth painting surface. In this piece, the fragmentary gesso displays exceptional retention of the original pigmentation, with red tones used to render the skin, white for eyes, and black for the eye contour. The rear of the face reveals this piece had been carved separately and fixed onto its sarcophagus lid. Five sockets are arranged in a U-shape on the perimeter, three retaining fragments of the wooden pins which would have integrated the face in the overall design of the coffin.
Provenance: . Ex Collection private J. S France years 50
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the
ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license will be arranged, he will inform the buyer about the status of it if this takes more than a few days.
An exceptional Ancient Egyptian wooden sarcophagus mask showing the frontal view of an idealised face. Though they seldom portrayed a true portrait of the deceased, funerary masks were an essential component of the mummy, providing a visual representation of the deceased during their journey through the afterlife.
This fine piece depicts the facial features of a young male individual. His traits are rendered with great sensitivity, particularly his slightly arched eyebrows, the slender nose and plump lips raised in a faint smile. Heavy eyelids shape his solemn eyes which preserve some detailing to the dark pupils. Part of a rounded headdress sits low on the forehead. The mask is carved from a single wood core and overlaid with a thin layer of gesso, a combination of chalk and glue often used in woodworking to provide a smooth painting surface. In this piece, the fragmentary gesso displays exceptional retention of the original pigmentation, with red tones used to render the skin, white for eyes, and black for the eye contour. The rear of the face reveals this piece had been carved separately and fixed onto its sarcophagus lid. Five sockets are arranged in a U-shape on the perimeter, three retaining fragments of the wooden pins which would have integrated the face in the overall design of the coffin.
Provenance: . Ex Collection private J. S France years 50
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the
ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license will be arranged, he will inform the buyer about the status of it if this takes more than a few days.
Cultura
Antiguo Egipto
Name of object
Large Sarcophagus Mask. Spanish Export License.
Siglo / marco temporal
1550-1070 BC
Procedencia
Casa de subastas
País de origen
Desconocido
Material
Madera
Estado
Buen estado
Height
30 cm
Width
22 cm
Profundidad
8 cm
235 valoraciones (46 en los últimos 12 meses)
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El pedido llegó rápidamente y sin problema. El vendedor es muy amable y me ha dado toda la información que necesito, lo recomiendo mucho.
Ver traducciónTutto bene, grazie.
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Ver traducciónAlways a great pleasure !
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Ver traducciónHo molto apprezzato l'oggetto. Sono soddisfatto dell'acquisto
Ver traducciónMolto soddisfatto. Venditore corretto e disponibile. Lo consiglio
Ver traducciónA lovely piece! Fast delivery, and was packaged with care. Many thanks.
Ver traducciónWell packaged and quick shipping.
Ver traducciónObjet conforme à la description, merci beaucoup
Ver traducciónTodo correcto, muchas gracias!
Ver traducciónNice piece!
Ver traducciónNice item, perfect and pleasant transaction. Five stars seller.
Ver traducciónHij is prima aangekomen, Ik ben erg blij mee.
Ver traducciónTodo absolutamente correcto y perfecto seguimiento por parte del vendedor. Muy recomendable...muchas gracias!
Ver traducciónoggetto conforme alla descrizione. certificati allegati. spedizione rapida
Ver traducciónGreat communication and object in a perfect state!
Ver traducciónVendedor excelente, artículo impecable, entrega rápida y muy bien embalada. Vendedor totalmente recomendable.
Ver traducciónWonderful object, almost even more pretty than described. Super-safely packaged, and delivered absolutely reliable in Turbo-speed - paid on Monday, package received on Wednesday. Thank you Antonio !
Ver traducciónMerci pour cette petite pièce vraiment merveilleuse. État impeccable, intacte, forme très artistique. Choix, vente, packaging sont dignes d’un grand professionnalisme. Tout est parfait. Merci. Gilles.
Ver traducciónExcellente pièce intacte et de grande qualité. Le packaging était impeccable. Colis arrivé parfaitement, en très bonne condition. Vrai travail de grand professionnel. Merci beaucoup et à la prochaine.
Ver traducciónBelle statuette , livraison rapide et soignée. J’aurais apprécié un petit socle pour l’admirer..
Ver traduccióntutto ok
Ver traducciónKeurig verpakt en snel geleverd.
Ver traducción235 valoraciones (46 en los últimos 12 meses)
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Happy with my purchase.. Great seller.. Thanks.
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