Lot Essay
For a related example in Leiden see no. 106 in Yoyotte, et al., Égypte Romaine.
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PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF RUTH R. SCOTT
AN EGYPTIAN PAINTED WOOD FURNITURE SUPPORT
ROMAN PERIOD, CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
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AN EGYPTIAN PAINTED WOOD FURNITURE SUPPORT
Roman Period, Circa 2nd Century A.D.
Carved in relief with an image of the grimacing beneficent Bes, standing on a high trapezoidal plinth, his tongue protruding and distinctive leonine facial features, his arms placed on his abdomen, the left arm slightly above the right, with open palm facing up, wearing a spotted animal skin garment, with a single mortise for attachment at the back
24 3/8 in. (62 cm) high
Roman Period, Circa 2nd Century A.D.
Carved in relief with an image of the grimacing beneficent Bes, standing on a high trapezoidal plinth, his tongue protruding and distinctive leonine facial features, his arms placed on his abdomen, the left arm slightly above the right, with open palm facing up, wearing a spotted animal skin garment, with a single mortise for attachment at the back
24 3/8 in. (62 cm) high