Lot Essay
The right-angled raised corners are thought to protect the relief models when stacked on shelves in the sculptor's workshop.
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DYNASTY XXX/EARLY PTOLEMAIC, CIRCA 4TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
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AN EGYPTIAN LIMESTONE SCULPTOR'S MODEL IN RELIEF OF A BUST OF A PRIEST OR KING
DYNASTY XXX/EARLY PTOLEMAIC, CIRCA 4TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
On a rectangular background, depicting a fine profile head wearing a skull-cap, with detailed ear and facial features, three of the corners with right-angled raised border, mounted
8 x 7 in. (20.3 x 17.8 cm.)
DYNASTY XXX/EARLY PTOLEMAIC, CIRCA 4TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
On a rectangular background, depicting a fine profile head wearing a skull-cap, with detailed ear and facial features, three of the corners with right-angled raised border, mounted
8 x 7 in. (20.3 x 17.8 cm.)
Provenance
Formerly in the collection of the Hon. Robert Erskine.
Special notice
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