Lot Essay
For a parallel of a tortoise with legs carved in the characteristic 'M' shape, cf. A. P. Kozloff, Animals in Ancient Art from the Leo Mildenberg Collection, Cleveland, 1981, p. 59, no. 45.
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PREDYNASTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 3200 B.C.
Details
AN EGYPTIAN STEATITE TORTOISE
PREDYNASTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 3200 B.C.
With well defined carapace, head and feet extended, underside with details of legs
3 in. (7.8 cm.) long
PREDYNASTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 3200 B.C.
With well defined carapace, head and feet extended, underside with details of legs
3 in. (7.8 cm.) long
Provenance
Michael Rice collection, UK, acquired 1960s-1970s.
Brought to you by
Georgiana Aitken
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