Mummy Decoration. Beadwork Mummy-Mask 25th-26th Dynasties

A Beadwork mummy mask shoving a stylized face in the shape of the hieroglyph `Hr`for face. This is the upper part of a larger beaded shroud that would have covered the upper surface of a mummy. The blue tube-beads around the edge are part of this net-like shroud. This comes from a large group sold on auction and originating from an early 20 th century excavation. During conservation, the threads were found to be original ( except for short section added in three places). 25th-26th Dynasties, H 18 cm W 18 cm. Six ancient beads added when three vertical splits were restored due to thread deterioration. This lot is part of a large private collection of Egyptian antiquities at auction at Lauritz.com Roskilde until 29-31 March 2016. and read .