Egyptian, Roman period — Cartonnage mummy mask depicting a female head — 1st Century B.C – 1st Century A.D

Specimen observed during Antikarts catalog integration. The record is prepared from the technical and provenance information provided by the source. Photographs are preserved as condition evidence at the time of cataloguing.

Item: Cartonnage mummy mask depicting a female head. Material: Linen and Gesso. Culture: Egyptian, Roman period. Period: 1st Century B.C – 1st Century A.D. Dimensions: 208 mm x 200 mm x 200 mm (without stand). Condition: Good condition. Includes stand.

Context markers: Egyptian, Roman period. Dating indicated: 1st Century B.C – 1st Century A.D.

Reference record preserved for study, comparison and 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.. Record preserved in the Antikarts Museum as a documentary reference. Stored documentary source: https://www.yourantiquarian.com/product/romano-egyptian-cartonnage-mummy-mask-depicting-a-female-head/.