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THE PROPERTY OF A LADY
A FRAGMENTARY EGYPTIAN PAINTED LIMESTONE HEAD OF AN OFFICIAL
NEW KINGDOM, DYNASTY XVIII, PROBABLY REIGN OF AMENHOTEP II OR III, CIRCA 1428-1350 B.C.
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A FRAGMENTARY EGYPTIAN PAINTED LIMESTONE HEAD OF AN OFFICIAL
NEW KINGDOM, DYNASTY XVIII, PROBABLY REIGN OF AMENHOTEP II OR III, CIRCA 1428-1350 B.C.
Wearing an echeloned striated wig and a false beard, the almond-shaped eyes with extended cosmetic lines and conforming brows, the ear and lips finely delineated
3 1/8 in. (8 cm.) high
NEW KINGDOM, DYNASTY XVIII, PROBABLY REIGN OF AMENHOTEP II OR III, CIRCA 1428-1350 B.C.
Wearing an echeloned striated wig and a false beard, the almond-shaped eyes with extended cosmetic lines and conforming brows, the ear and lips finely delineated
3 1/8 in. (8 cm.) high
Provenance
Private collection, UK, given as a gift prior to 1974; and thence by descent to the present owner.
Sale room notice
Please note that the size should read 3 1/8 in. (8 cm.) high in the printed and online catalogue.
Brought to you by
Georgina Aitken
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