{"product_id":"ancient-egyptian-polychrome-wood-mummy-mask","title":"Ancient Egyptian Polychrome Wood Mummy Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Ancient Egyptian carved wood mummy mask dating to the Third Intermediate Period (circa 1070–664 BC).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mask is finely carved with a serene, idealized facial expression, featuring almond-shaped eyes outlined in black pigment, a straight nose, and a subtle closed-mouth smile. Traces of original polychromy remain visible, including yellow ochre flesh tones and black detailing around the eyes and brows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure wears a stylized wig or headdress, rendered in a simplified yet volumetric form. The reverse reveals the hollowed interior typical of funerary masks, along with visible wood grain, age-related cracking, and ancient tool marks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuch masks were placed over the head of the deceased as part of funerary rites, serving both protective and symbolic functions—ensuring recognition of the individual in the afterlife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStructurally intact. Expected age-related wear including surface losses, pigment fading, cracking, and wood separation. Areas of encrustation and handling wear throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:Private Collection, Chicago, IllinoisAcquired in 1986 on the London art market (Pimlico Road)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:Height: 9 3\/4 in (24.8 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minerva Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52940030214441,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2762\/2185\/files\/228488364_1_x.png?v=1775528541","url":"https:\/\/minerva-gallery.com\/es\/products\/ancient-egyptian-polychrome-wood-mummy-mask","provider":"Minerva Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}