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LOT 0051
Egyptian Steatite Cosmetic Palette
NEW KINGDOM, 19TH-20TH DYNASTY, 1292-1070 B.C.
2 3/4 in. (34.5 grams, 69 mm).
Shallow bowl with rounded rim and openwork handle formed as two ducks resting with necks bent and heads draped to the rim; underside with wing, leg and tail detailing.
ProvenanceMary Alice Ryun, Fort Worth, Texas, prior to 1975; thence by descent.
Sotheby's, New York, Antiquities and Islamic Art, 8 December 1995, lot 222; where acquired by the present owner.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11949-209610.
Cf. Guidotti, M.C., Vasi dall’epoca protodinastica al Nuovo Regno. Museo Egizio di Firenze, Rome, 1991, p.155, no.193, for a close parallel.
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LOT 0051
Egyptian Steatite Cosmetic Palette
Estimate £3,000 - 4,000€3,480 - 4,640 (for guidance only)$4,050 - 5,400 (for guidance only)
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From the collection of a North American priest. Acquired between 1981-1996. Property of a North American collector.
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From an old UK collection. With Coincraft since the 1990s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Alberto Maria Pollastrini. Accompanied by a master copy of the Coincraft catalogue BCF 76, where this object is offered for £2,950.00. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11946-209473. -
Egyptian White Faience Shabti for Khaemwaset
Ramesside Period, 19th-20th Dynasty, 1305-1080 B.C.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £800
With black applied detailing to the face, arms, tools and block of hieroglyphic text to the lower body giving the dedication 'The illuminated one, the Osiris, Sem-(priest), Khaemwaset, true of voice.' 87 grams, 13.3 cm high
Acquired from Alex Malloy, New York, U.S.A., 1970-1980s. Ex U.S.A. collection. Accompanied by an old certificate of authenticity ($2900.00).
Although lacking the title 'King's son', this shabti is probably for Prince Khaemwaset, offspring of Ramesses II, who was Sem-priest in the temple of Ptah at Memphis.