IMPORTANT NOTICE TO BIDDERS - Please note that due to current custom regulations, it is not possible to ship lots outside the E.U. Potential buyers must ensure they have an EU shipping address before bidding. LOT DESCRIPTION: Ancient Egyptian Wooden Sarcophagus Fragment. Late Period (c. 725-332 B C.) Painted wooden Sarcophagus fragment from the front of the coffin lid with painted decoration. Broad collar necklace part from right collar-bone with multiple rows of floral beads depicted. Remains of two columns of hieroglyphs in red and blue paint on yellow background. Columns separated by blue painted dividing line. Large wing of a protective goddess with blue feathers edged with yellow edges and remains of red background at bottom of wingtip. Another column of hieroglyphs covering bottom third of fragment. Hieroglyphs in red and blue on yellow background. Column edging in blue paint preserved on left edge. Back plain wood. CONDITION: Fair condition (please check photos for details) - Fragment as shown. Missing paint, dirt to surface, cracking to paint, split in wood at upper three or four rows of wingtip. Please note that one-word condition categories of Poor, Fair, Good, Very Good and Excellent are highly subjective. Therefore, it is recommended that buyers do not solely rely on these categories when bidding. Instead, before bidding, buyers should make themselves aware of condition through the lot description and all available photos, as these provide the definitive information about preserved condition. PROVENANCE The seller warrants they have acquired this lot in a legal manner. Acquired at MA auction house, Poses, France in 2024 Statement of Provenance held on file by Catawiki. SHIPPING DETAILS: The seller will ship the lot within 3 - 5 working days of receipt of payment. Shipping with via tracked, insured courier service (DPD). No export licence required for this lot.