Barcelona auction house offers ancient Egyptian skull

Templum Fine Art Auctions, Barcelona, Spain: Lot 732: Ancient Egyptian skull with remains of hair, Roman period (1st century BC – 4th century AD)
Description:
  • Bone. Dimensions: 20 × 22 × 14 cm.
  • A rare and fascinating example of human remains from Roman Egypt, still preserving traces of original hair. This type of find is frequently associated with the funerary practices and mummification processes of the late Greco-Roman period (1st century BC – 4th century AD), which combined ancient Egyptian traditions with Roman influences.
  • Provenance: private collection.
  • Lot in international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: no import duties apply within the EU.
  • An export permit from the country of origin may be required.