Lot Essay
For a similar fertility figure, cf. Christie's New York, 5 December 2001, lot 368.
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SECOND INTERMEDIATE PERIOD, DYNASTY XV-XVII (1648-1550 B.C.)
Details
AN EGYPTIAN NILE DELTA TERRACOTTA FEMALE FIGURE HOLDING TWINS
SECOND INTERMEDIATE PERIOD, DYNASTY XV-XVII (1648-1550 B.C.)
Seated with legs outstretched in front holding a child on her lap in each hand, wearing bracelets on her wrists, her long hair falling over her shoulders and in tresses at the back, remains of polychrome painted decoration, mounted
4 in. (10.1 cm.) high
SECOND INTERMEDIATE PERIOD, DYNASTY XV-XVII (1648-1550 B.C.)
Seated with legs outstretched in front holding a child on her lap in each hand, wearing bracelets on her wrists, her long hair falling over her shoulders and in tresses at the back, remains of polychrome painted decoration, mounted
4 in. (10.1 cm.) high
Provenance
Acquired from the Folio Society, London, 1971.
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