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An Ancient Egyptian Mummy Burial Sarcophagus Fragment Depicting Isis. This fascinating piece has been dated to the Late Dynastic Period, circa 712–332 BC. The wood is finely painted with a thin gesso finish. A winged depiction of the goddess Isis is displayed beneath a red sun disk. Mounted to a later bespoke bronze display stand.…
Depth: 3cm1.18in
Width: 16cm6.3in
Height: 24.5cm9.65in
Weight: 1.5kg3.31lbs
Good structural condition. This has been mounted on a bespoke bronze stand. There are some small losses and wear.
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches.
712-332 BC
Unknown
Timber, Wood
Egypt
712-332 BC, Late Dynastic
Egyptian
An Ancient Egyptian Mummy Burial Sarcophagus Fragment Depicting Isis.
This fascinating piece has been dated to the Late Dynastic Period, circa 712–332 BC.
The wood is finely painted with a thin gesso finish. A winged depiction of the goddess Isis is displayed beneath a red sun disk.
Mounted to a later bespoke bronze display stand.
Provenance: Ex private English collection, formed in the early 20th century
