EGYPTIAN FAIENCE SHROUD WITH FOUR SONS OF HORUS

Ca. 664 - 332 BC An Egyptian late-period mummy shroud composed of faience seed shaped and tubular beads. It has a detailed face, a winged scarab, and the four Sons of Horus. The face is rendered with black, green, white and red beads. Below it, a scarab symbolises rebirth, whilst the four figures guard the organs.
Size: 260mm x 125mm; Weight: 70g
Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.

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Estimate: GBP 300 - 600