Egyptian, Roman period — Mummy mask — 1st - 2nd 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: Mummy mask. Material: Gesso and linen. Culture: Egyptian, Roman period. Period: 1st - 2nd Century A.D. Dimensions: 180 mm x 140 mm x 145 mm (without stand). Condition: Good condition. Includes stand.

Context markers: Egyptian, Roman period. Dating indicated: 1st - 2nd Century A.D.

Reference record preserved for study, comparison and documentation.

Provenance: Ex French private collection, Auvergne, acquired before 1980s 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-mummy-mask/.