Egyptian Limestone Head of a Priest

PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 332-31 B.C. OR LATER

8 in. (1.8 kg total, 20 cm including stand).

With shaven head, finely modelled facial features, lined forehead; mounted on a custom-made stand.

Provenance

with J.J. Klejman, Madison Avenue, New York, USA, 1960s.
UK collection, acquired from the above, 1960s.

Literature

Cf. Bothmer, B.V., Egyptian Sculpture of the Late Period 700 B.C. to A.D. 100, New York, 1960, pp.138-140, no. 108, pls.100-101, figs.267-269, 272, for a similarly realistic portrait head with a lined brow.

Footnotes

The heads of priests in Egypt were customarily shaven for reasons of ritual purity.

CONDITION

VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process

AUCTIONS:

TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.

LOT 0460