Large wood sarcophagus mask with abundant paint. The relatively small and possibly female face with white grounding, black drawn lids and large black pupils. The brows above also in black color. Mouth and nose vividly depicted. The large tripartite wig is decorated in blue, red and white. The shoulders, front lobes and the collar are decorated with blue, red, yellow and white bands with vertical black lines. On the forehead a black painted scarab holding a red sun disc. Mounted on a black wood panel for suspension on the wall. Minor retouching, otherwise very beautifully preserved. Dimensions 56 x 50 cm. This item was previously offered as lot No. 1 in our auction 92, but had to be withdrawn due to an ongoing investigation of French authorities. Since these investigations have confirmed proper import and documentation the item was released for sale. Provenance: Private collection D., Paris, France. Acquired from the parents of the current owner in the 1980s. Condition: I - IIProvenance: Private collection D., Paris, France. Acquired from the parents of the current owner in the 1980s.