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LOT 0031
Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
EGYPTIAN LIMESTONE RELIEF
LATE-PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 664-30 B.C.
8 3/4 in. (1.61 kg total, 22.2 cm including stand).
LATE-PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 664-30 B.C.
8 3/4 in. (1.61 kg total, 22.2 cm including stand).
Relief fragment comprising: a sun disc with high-relief scarab motif to the centre; below this, a head in profile wearing a tiered wig with uraeus to the brow; mounted on a custom-made stand.
PROVENANCE:
Collection of Mr C., Geneva, Switzerland (1936-2016), assembled between 1985 and 2010.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
VETTING:
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous 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.
