Lot 1011 - A206 Decorative Arts - Thursday, 21. September 2023, 10.00 AM
MUMMY PORTRAIT OF A LADY
Hawara, Egypt, Trajan Period, beginning of the 2nd century A.D.
Wooden panel, polychrome painted using the encaustic technique and mounted on a later wooden panel. Portrait of a distinguished young lady facing right. Clearly outlined facial features. The hair is coiled in the front and coiffed into a chignon at the top, which is held in place by a hairpin. Her clothing features reddish and brown tones. She is wearing pearl-, gold- and emerald jewelry. In a later frame.
Inner dimensions 38 × 23.5 cm.
CHF 20 000 / 30 000 | (€ 20 620 / 30 930)
Sold for CHF 450 000 (including buyer’s premium)
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