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Commonly manufactured mummy mask, the organs (nose, ears, lips and eyeballs) of which are very likely appliqués. The face is beige, but it was probably yellow, a colour reminiscent of that of gold. The eyebrows and the makeup line are gold-leafed and incised with a chevron pattern. The contour of the eyes and the iris are black. The grave expression of this mask is enhanced by the full and drooping lips. One hundred and seventy masks or fragments thereof were found in the necropolis of Mirgissa/Iken. The practice, attested from the end of the Old Kingdom, appears widespread here, though reserved for wealthy individuals. The conservation of the masks varies considerably, though several have been found almost intact. Although several masks with feminine features have been identified, most bear masculine traits. Some appear relatively stereotyped, but others have more individualised facial features and could potentially be real portraits. A variety of technical details suggests that these masks were actually made at Mirgissa/Iken, and this is confirmed by several archaeological observations.

Masque de momie de facture courante, auquel les organes (nez, oreilles, lèvres, globes oculaires) sont sans doute rapportés. Le visage est beige, mais il était certainement jaune pour évoquer la couleur de l'or. Les sourcils et la ligne de fard prolongeant l'oeil sont plaqués d'or, sur des fines incisions en chevrons. Le contour des yeux et l'iris sont noirs et l'expression grave de ce masque est accentuée par les lèvres charnues, légèrement tombantes. Cent soixante-dix masques ou fragments ont été dénombrés, provenant de la nécropole de Mirgissa/Iken. La pratique attestée de la fin de l'Ancien Empire semble être largement répandue ici, mais réservée à des individus privilégiés. Les masques sont inégalement conservés, mais quelques-uns ont été retrouvés presque complets. Quoique plusieurs masques féminins puissent être identifiés, la majorité se compose de masques masculins. Certains semblent relativement stéréotypés, mais d'autres présentent des caractéristiques plus individualisées et pourraient être de véritables portraits. Ils ont été fabriqués à Mirgissa/Iken même comme le suggéraient divers détails techniques et le confirment plusieurs observations archéologiques.

Commonly manufactured mummy mask, the organs (nose, ears, lips and eyeballs) of which are very likely appliqués. The face is beige, but it was probably yellow, a colour reminiscent of that of gold. The eyebrows and the makeup line are gold-leafed and incised with a chevron pattern. The contour of the eyes and the iris are black. The grave expression of this mask is enhanced by the full and drooping lips. One hundred and seventy masks or fragments thereof were found in the necropolis of Mirgissa/Iken. The practice, attested from the end of the Old Kingdom, appears widespread here, though reserved for wealthy individuals. The conservation of the masks varies considerably, though several have been found almost intact. Although several masks with feminine features have been identified, most bear masculine traits. Some appear relatively stereotyped, but others have more individualised facial features and could potentially be real portraits. A variety of technical details suggests that these masks were actually made at Mirgissa/Iken, and this is confirmed by several archaeological observations.

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