Fragment Of Egyptian Cartonnage From The Late Period (664-332 Bc) In Display Case
Provenance: Egypt
Era: Late Period (664-332 B.C.)
Dimensions: 40.6 cm (H) x 30.5 cm (W)
This fragment of cartonnage from the Late Period (664-332 B.C.) is a truly exceptional piece. It features numerous hieroglyphs painted in blue, dark red and yellow. Cartonnage, composed of superimposed layers of papyrus or linen, assembled with animal glue or vegetable gum and covered with plaster, was a typical form of sarcophagus or coffin, notably for masks, necklaces or integral coffins.
This impressively large fragment (35.6 cm (H) x 21.6 cm (W)) is presented in a 40.6 cm x 30.5 cm vitrine frame, ideal for display and conservation.
Provenance : Important Canadian collection, early 2000s, acquired from Sands of Time, Washington, D.C.
Era: Late Period (664-332 B.C.)
Dimensions: 40.6 cm (H) x 30.5 cm (W)
This fragment of cartonnage from the Late Period (664-332 B.C.) is a truly exceptional piece. It features numerous hieroglyphs painted in blue, dark red and yellow. Cartonnage, composed of superimposed layers of papyrus or linen, assembled with animal glue or vegetable gum and covered with plaster, was a typical form of sarcophagus or coffin, notably for masks, necklaces or integral coffins.
This impressively large fragment (35.6 cm (H) x 21.6 cm (W)) is presented in a 40.6 cm x 30.5 cm vitrine frame, ideal for display and conservation.
Provenance : Important Canadian collection, early 2000s, acquired from Sands of Time, Washington, D.C.
1 395 €
Period: Before 16th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: En l'etat
Material: Paper
Width: 30
Height: 40
Reference (ID): 1759461
Availability: In stock
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