An Egyptian Mummy Bead Face Mask | Ptolemaic Period, 332-30 BC Small thick set mold-made mummiform

Small thick set mold-made mummiform figure with black painted detailed

This is an iridescent glass bottle with a globular body

Some wear to the black glaze particularly on the pedestal base and repairs to the handles

The circular pattern used for the eye is implemented onto the body to create the texture of feathers

Accompanied by a copy of Julian Bird's collection notes

An Egyptian Mummy Bead Face Mask | Ptolemaic Period, 332-30 BC Small thick set mold-made mummiformThis is a restrung panel of small glazed composition beads in various colours, representing a mummy face mask with a false beard; mounted within a custom made display stand. The blue beads make out the eyebrows, pupils and outlines of the eyes. The white beads show the eyes and teeth and there are different coloured beads to represent a necklace around the neck area. In fine condition. Date: Ptolemaic Period, 332 30 BC. Size: 230 mm wide including