Egyptian Wooden Painted Sarcophagus

Origin: EgyptCirca: Late Period, 7th Century BC - 4th Century BCDimensions: 72” high x 22” wide x 18” deep (182 h x 56 w x 45.75cm) Medium: Painted Wood, Bronze The sarcophagus consists of a basin and a stucco wooden lid, painted in shimmering colors with astonishing freshness. The figure represented is in hieratic form with his shroud, the face framed by a heavy wig whose wicks fall on both sides, indicated by alternating bands of green and white stripes. The oval of the face, the striking intensity of the gaze, both fixed and imperturbable, along with the outline of the eyes delicately represented in encrusted bronze, give this visage a strong serenity and a sense of presence. The torso is adorned with a vast gorget with falcon head terminals.  The broad collar covering the entire chest, consists of rows of beads, garlands, and pearls representing various floral motifs. A band of lacunary hieroglyphic text is inscribed at the foot of the figure.