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LOT 0008

Egyptian Wooden Male Figure

THIRD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD, CIRCA 1070-730 B.C.

4 3/8 in. (19 grams total, 11 cm high including stand).

Striding on a rectangular base, wearing a belted kilt, bag wig and with short beard; mounted on a custom-made display stand.

Provenance

Part of an old collection dating back to the 19th century.
Ex property of a gentleman, acquired before the 1980s.
Private collection of Mr T.H., Norfolk, UK.

Literature

Cf. similar in the collection of the British Museum under accession no.EA55722, the nude figure of Meryrahashtef.

CONDITION

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LOT 0008

Egyptian Wooden Male Figure

Sold for (Inc. bp): £598

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