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LOT 0468
Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
EGYPTIAN WOODEN FIGURINE
MIDDLE KINGDOM, 2133-1797 B.C.
5 in. (57 grams, 12.7 cm).
MIDDLE KINGDOM, 2133-1797 B.C.
5 in. (57 grams, 12.7 cm).
Carved figure in kneeling pose, with right arm to his side, hand pierced, left arm bent with hand placed flat on the chest; much original pigment remaining. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
UK art market, acquired prior to 1980.
Property of a Scottish collector, acquired in 2013.
LITERATURE:
See Taylor, J.H., Death and the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt, London, 2001, for discussion.
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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.
