Late Period (664 - 332 BCE) Wooden Sarcophagus Mask on Stand

Originates from: Egypt

Era: 664 - 332 BCE, Egyptian Late Period

Dimensions: 13” H x 6” W x 6” D (on stand), 10” H (mask)

Incredibly beautiful Egyptian Late Period (664 - 332 BCE) wooden sarcophagus mask, with well defined facial features across eyes and mouth, nose weathered with an incredible depiction of noble headwear. Capturing identity and spirit of the deceased was tantamount in Egyptian faith, with this depiction being a clear example of that. Joinery holes are evident on either side of mask where it would have been attached to the body of the sarcophagus. Lovely scale, standing 13” (32cm) high on the included custom built contemporary acrylic stand. 

Provenance: Southern California collection, purchased in 1960’s from important Swiss collection.