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LOT 0468
Egyptian Wooden Figurine
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]
ProvenanceUK art market, acquired prior to 1980.
Property of a Scottish collector, acquired in 2013.
See Taylor, J.H., Death and the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt, London, 2001, for discussion.
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From an early 20th century collection, based on the alabaster stand. Probably the Hilton Price collection, based on the style of the base. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12131-213614.
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New Kingdom, 1386-1349 B.C.Estimate: £600 - 800 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
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Egyptian Painted Wooden Mummy Mask
4th-3rd century B.C.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,000
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