A Late to Ptolemaic limestone figure of a seated Noble

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A Late to Ptolemaic limestone figure of a seated Noble
Stock Number:
y4061
$ 2950.00

Description

A fragmentary limestone figure depicting noble figure seated on a square throne. On both of the flat surfaces are registers of hieroglyphs. On the reverse a carved depiction of a youthful male wearing the "Horus Lock" surmounted by an image of the dwarf god Bes. In his right hand he holds a prisoner wearing a feathered headdress. Below the feet a crocodile above a partial register of text.

Ex T. McAllister Collection, United Kingdom 1970's Art Market, Acquired from him during the 1990's while he resided in Queensland.

Origin:

Late to Ptolemaic Period, circa 664 to 300 B.C., Egypt

Dimensions:

Height: 11.3 cm / Height including stand: 18 cm

Condition:

Worn surface, with old loss. Presented on a custom display stand.