Phoenician Limestone Sarcophagus Mask

An ancient Phoenician Egyptianizing limestone mask from a sarcophagus, the round face with almond shaped eyes, the surface with rasping marks throughout.

The Levant.
Ca. 5th century BC.
Height: 17 in. (43 cm).

Formerly in a New Jersey private collection, acquired from Royal-Athena Galleries, New York, 2001; previously, Sotheby's, New York, July 9, 1984, lot 182.