Lot Essay
For a similar sculptor's model see no. 197 in Siepel, Gott, Mensch, Pharao.
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DYNASTY XXX TO PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 380-30 B.C.
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A LIMESTONE "SCULPTOR'S MODEL" OF A FOOT
dynasty xxx to ptolemaic period, 380-30 b.c.
Depicting a human left foot, the toenails and cuticles meticulously modeled, the knuckles denoted with incising, two of the middle toes unfinished, on an integral rectangular base, traces of an incised grid on the top of the ankle and the bottom of the base
6 in. (16.5 cm.) long
dynasty xxx to ptolemaic period, 380-30 b.c.
Depicting a human left foot, the toenails and cuticles meticulously modeled, the knuckles denoted with incising, two of the middle toes unfinished, on an integral rectangular base, traces of an incised grid on the top of the ankle and the bottom of the base
6 in. (16.5 cm.) long