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Apollo Art Auctions is delighted to present our auction of Ancient Art & Antiquities on the 17th of November 2024. The catalogue encompasses a broad range of well-provenanced and expertly authenticated artefacts from Classical Europe, through Egypt and the Near East, as well as many treasures from Islamic Art, India and China.
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LOTTO 12:
EGYPTIAN STONE HEAD OF PRIEST
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Venduto per: £700
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EGYPTIAN STONE HEAD OF PRIEST
Ca. 1550 - 1070 BC.An amazing Egyptian stone head of a priestly figure with rounded features and a shaved head. The face consists of relief carved features, including almond shaped eyes, a small nose, and pursed lips. The ears, neck, and face are well defined with a polished surface. Sculptures of priests were crafted as votive offerings intended to be placed at temples or other places of worship. These figures symbolised the ongoing worship of the deity. For similar see: B.M. Bryan’s New Kingdom Sculpture, chapter 40, fig 40.2. and 40.15.Size: 60mm x 40mm; Weight: 145gProvenance: Private UK collection; Ex. M. H. collection, Kensington, acquired on the UK art market in the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
