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Spectacular Egyptian Sarcophagus browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Egyptian: Wood: Pre AD 1000: item # 1030777 Please refer to our stock # RESA-101 when inquiring. Traders Of The Lost Art PO Box 12764 Lahaina, HI 96761 Guest Book POR |
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| This is a genuine Egyptian sarcophagus, the wooden coffins shaped and decorated to represent the deceased on their way to the next life. In exceptionally good condition, dated to approx 600 BC, this is a wooden example, its occupant unknown, but simply and finely rendered with a red-brown painted face on a black ground, large and dramatic white eyes, and gold painted hieroglyphics down the front of the body area. It dates from approximately 2600 years B.P. during the twenty-sixth dynasty, or Saite Period, the start of the Late Period of ancient Egypt and the last gasp of their sophisticated and previously flourishing culture. A superb and unusual specimen, in fine condition, it stands approximately 69 inches high and is accompanied by a C-14 radiocarbon report from the Brussels Art Laboratory. | |
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