AN EGYPTIAN GESSO-PAINTED WOODEN ANTHROPOID MASK
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AN EGYPTIAN GESSO-PAINTED WOODEN ANTHROPOID MASK

LATE NEW KINGDOM, CIRCA 1000 B.C.

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AN EGYPTIAN GESSO-PAINTED WOODEN ANTHROPOID MASK
LATE NEW KINGDOM, CIRCA 1000 B.C.
With accentuated blue eyeline and eyebrow, a lotiform petalled headdress with central lotus flower and buds adorning the head
8 in. (20.3 cm.) high
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner's great great uncle (d. 1940) and late brother.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

Two old collection labels on reverse.

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