Egyptian Coffin Mask

This mask has the style of an Ancient Egyptian coffin mask from 900BC and was sold for £5000. Stylistically, the design of the headband has no Ancient Egyptian parallel. w However, the texture of the wood was characteristic of Ancient Egyptian examples, making it possible that someone used a genuine piece of wood to create this object. It is believed to be embellished by convicted criminal Jon Andrews, who always denied knowing it was fake.

Part of the temporary exhibition The Metropolitan Police Service's Investigation of Fakes and Forgeries at the Vicoria and Albert Museum.