Egyptian Sarcophagus Mask tombattendant East Malaysia and Madagascar

East Malaysia and Madagascar

including a necklace and bracelets

and dried before being handwoven by women using a coiling and stitching technique that produces remarkable strength and rigidity

and the Milky Way—interspersed with scenes of riders seated upon them

Egyptian Sarcophagus Mask tombattendant East Malaysia and MadagascarLate Period to Ptolemaic Kingdom, c. 66030 BC, Egypt An exceptional and rare Egyptian mummy mask depicting the frontal visage of an idealized individual, rendered with remarkable sensitivity and elegance. The face is characterized by a smooth, gessoed white complexion and a softly rounded ovoid form. Finely modeled features include a slender nose, full lips gently raised in a subtle smile, and large almond shaped eyes framed by carefully arched brows