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LOT 0005
Egyptian Limestone Head of a Noble Wearing a Curled Wig
OLD KINGDOM, 5TH-6TH DYNASTY, CIRCA 2498-2181 B.C.
9 5/8 in. (2.91 kg total, 25.4 cm high including stand).
Fragmentary limestone head of an elite official carved in the round, wearing a characteristic short wig composed of rows of small, tight concentric curls that completely cover the ears and terminate evenly at the brow; the rounded right side of the face preserves a carefully rendered almond-shaped eye, a raised relief eyebrow, and small yet prominent lips, with a custom wooden mount. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Norman Davis, Seattle, U.S.A.
Received as a gift from Norman Davis in 1973.
From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13519-262983.
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LOT 0005
Egyptian Limestone Head of a Noble Wearing a Curled Wig
Estimate £2,000 - 3,000€2,320 - 3,480 (for guidance only)$2,700 - 4,050 (for guidance only)
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