Lot 61
  • 61

An Egyptian Limestone Relief Fragment, 19th/20th Dynasty, 1292-1075 B.C.

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • An Egyptian Limestone Relief Fragment
  • Limestone
  • Height 15 in. 38 cm.
carved in sunk relief with the head of Ptah looking left and wearing a beard with chin-strap and close-fitting cap.

Provenance

German private collection, acquired prior to 1939
private collection, Berlin, by descent
acquired from the above by the present owner in 2001

Condition

Weathered, abraded, and chipped overall, loss to back of head and beard.
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