EGYPTIAN LIMESTONE RELIEF WITH OFFERING PROCESSION

EGYPTIAN LIMESTONE RELIEF WITH OFFERING PROCESSION
New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC. An Egyptian limestone relief fragment dates back to the New Kingdom, likely from the 18th Dynasty (c. 1550–1292 BC). It depicts an offering procession scene carved in delicate, low relief. Two attendants are prominently featured, portrayed in traditional Egyptian profile, carrying various ritual offerings that include vessels and foodstuffs. The figure on the right holds a duck and vessels, which are indicative of funerary offerings meant to provide sustenance in the afterlife. The figures exhibit the characteristic elegance of 18th Dynasty artistry, showcasing slender forms and clear linear definitions. The relief retains enough clarity to suggest that it was once part of a larger scene within a tomb or temple context, highlighting the crucial role of ritual provision in Egyptian funerary beliefs. For similar see: P. Giovetti, D. Picchi, Egitto Splendore millenario, La collexione di Leiden a Bologna, 2015,V.47, p. 285 Size: 370mm x 260mm; Weight: 8.37kg Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the US art market; Ex. Collection of Dr. W. Benson Harer, LA. Purchased from Superior Galleries, LA., 25 June 1980. Exhibited off and on at RRFMA, California State University of San Bernardino, 1996 to 2024. Exhibited “Journey to the Beyond” Sept. 2022 to Feb. 2024. Published: Temple Tomb and Dwelling page 66 # 36. This piece is accompanied by an authentication report by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.