Lot Essay
For a related example in limestone see p. 64 in Schoske, et al., Staatliche Sammlung gyptischer Kunst Mnchen.
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LATE PERIOD TO PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 664-30 B.C.
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AN EGYPTIAN FAIENCE EROTICON
late period to ptolemaic period, 664-30 b.c.
Apple-green in color, depicting a figure reclining on a rounded-corner rectangular base, his left elbow supported by two cushions, his enormous phallus projecting along the length of the base, his right hand resting on the lid of a vessel detailed in blue, his head clean-shaven but for a side lock
1.7/8 in. (4.7 cm.) long
late period to ptolemaic period, 664-30 b.c.
Apple-green in color, depicting a figure reclining on a rounded-corner rectangular base, his left elbow supported by two cushions, his enormous phallus projecting along the length of the base, his right hand resting on the lid of a vessel detailed in blue, his head clean-shaven but for a side lock
1.7/8 in. (4.7 cm.) long