1968.9.20.5 (Mask, death)

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Agamemnon, metallic gold death mask of face, Mycenae, Greece. Official metal seal 1/2" in diameter attached to right side of beard below ear by 1" twisted wire indicates this mask has been approved by the Greek government in Athens. Mask replicated from the original in the Athens Museum. Mounted on a black plush shield. Shield lines behind with faded red and white paper with irregular black horizontal and vertical lines., Grant's number 16670 on gummed seal on back, and white string for hanging mask on wall also attached to back with paper tape and scotch tape.

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