Lot Essay
For a similiar relief, see The American Research Center in Egypt, 1979, pgs. 105-112
AMARNA PERIOD, REIGN OF AKHENATEN, 1353-1335 B.C.
Details
A NEW KINGDOM LIMESTONE RELIEF
amarna period, reign of akhenaten, 1353-1335 b.c.
The finely detailed sunk relief depicting two courtiers in so-called Nubian wigs bearing double-plumed standards attached to poles with papyriform finials, preceeding a second group of figures holding sun shades
21 in. (53.3 cm) long
amarna period, reign of akhenaten, 1353-1335 b.c.
The finely detailed sunk relief depicting two courtiers in so-called Nubian wigs bearing double-plumed standards attached to poles with papyriform finials, preceeding a second group of figures holding sun shades
21 in. (53.3 cm) long
Provenance
Antiquities and Islamic Works of Art, Sotheby's New York, 25 June 1992, lot 35
Literature
Roeder, Amarna-reliefs aus Hermopolis, vol. II, PC 106, pl. 187.