Ptolemaic cartonnage masks were produced by layering textiles – or reused papyrus sheets – with plaster and glue. Despite the use of the same basic components, the process of manufacture could vary depending on shape, size, time and place. This article aims to clarify the production methods and the different phases of manufacture of these masks, using different imagery techniques, such as X-ray, CT and surface scanning. To provide a better understanding of their production, we examined these masks layer by layer, considering the use of a mould to shape the face from inside, the layering of textile, the application of gesso to strengthen the mask or to sculpt features, and finally the decorative layer of paints and gilding.

托勒密纸箱面具是通过用石膏和胶水将纺织品或重复使用的纸莎草纸分层制成的。尽管使用相同的基本组件，但制造过程可能因形状、大小、时间和地点而异。本文旨在阐明这些口罩的生产方法和制造的不同阶段，使用不同的图像技术，如 X 射线、CT 和表面扫描。为了更好地了解他们的制作，我们逐层检查了这些面具，考虑使用模具从内部塑造脸部，纺织品的分层，石膏的应用以加强面具或雕刻特征，最后油漆和镀金的装饰层。