Third Intermediate Period to Late Period, Ca. 1069-332 BC.An ancient Egyptian anthropomorphic sarcophagus mask carved from an expensive cedar wood. Heavy drawn black outline for the eyes, and the clear, circular pupils against painted white eyeballs, are drawn in black paint. Decorated with dark red painted polychrome; the eyes and mouth have been carved with care painted in a black pigment. The eyes are radiant and projecting a gentle smile which was symbolic believing it would assist in a peaceful and solemn afterlife.Size: L:230mm / W:135mm ; With stand: 455g.Provenance: From a London private family collection, formerly acquired on the UK art market in the 1960s - 1970s; then passed by descent.