Egyptian, Roman period — Cartonnage mummy mask depicting a female head — Ier siècle av. J.-C. – Ier siècle ap. J.-C.

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Objet : Cartonnage mummy mask depicting a female head. Matériau : Linen and Gesso. Culture : Egyptian, Roman period. Période : Ier siècle av. J.-C. – Ier siècle ap. J.-C.. Dimensions : 208 mm x 200 mm x 200 mm (without stand). État : Good condition. Includes stand.

Repères de contexte : Egyptian, Roman period. Datation indiquée : Ier siècle av. J.-C. – Ier siècle ap. J.-C..

Notice de référence conservée pour étude, comparaison et documentation.

Provenance : Ex English private collection, Ex Christie’s, London, April 2000, lot 59 (part lot), Ex Belgian private collection, Ex Bonhams During the Roman period in Egypt, which spanned from the 1st century BCE to the 4th century CE, a unique blend of Egyptian and Greco-Roman artistic influences emerged. This period saw the production of cartonnage mummy masks that often depicted female heads, showcasing a fusion of traditional Egyptian religious beliefs with the cultural impact of the Roman Empire. Cartonnage was a material made from layers of linen or papyrus soaked in plaster, creating a rigid surface suitable for painting and decoration.. Fiche conservée au Musée Antikarts comme référence documentaire. Source documentaire conservée : https://www.yourantiquarian.com/product/romano-egyptian-cartonnage-mummy-mask-depicting-a-female-head/.