Lot 83: A FAIENCE BEADS MUMMY MASK FROM ANCIENT EGYPT, DATING BACK TO THE LATE PERIOD (664–332 BCE)
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The intricate design features the iconic imagery of the Four Sons of Horus, protectors of the organs of the deceased, and a beautifully crafted winged scarab, symbolizing rebirth and protection in the afterlife.
The mask is meticulously composed of vibrant faience beads. The beads have been expertly arranged to depict a stylized face and body, with rich hues of turquoise, green, and gold predominating.
Provenance: From Mariaud de Serres collection, Paris 1980-90s.
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