A beautiful Egyptian panel from a Book of the Dead
A beautiful Egyptian panel from a Book of the Dead, Late Period - Ptolemaic, c. 664 - 30 BC, featuring two rectangular blocks of Hieratic text within bright read linear boundaries, a smaller block of text to the right. The text is bordered above and below by images of cattle, geese and ducks, some bound as offering and some cattle shown slaughtered on left side. The page is nearly complete, and the majority quite well-preserved. 36 3/4 x 11 1/2 in(93 x 29.2 cm). Some darkening from deposits and some weathering with age but a large and impressive piece! Within a long rectangular frame. Ex Hamdy Sakr collection; previously in the private collection of Alex Anckonie III, acquired during his time in the Navy in the 1960's - 1970's.
Condition: The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections , the effects of aging, or repair/restoration work. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid, and we will be happy to give you a full overview of the items' condition. All transactions are governed by Ancient Resource LLC's Conditions of Sale.
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A beautiful Egyptian panel from a Book of the Dead, Late Period - Ptolemaic, c. 664 - 30 BC, featuring two rectangular blocks of Hieratic text within bright read linear boundaries, a smaller block of text to the right. The text is bordered above and below by images of cattle, geese and ducks, some bound as offering and some cattle shown slaughtered on left side. The page is nearly complete, and the majority quite well-preserved. 36 3/4 x 11 1/2 in(93 x 29.2 cm). Some darkening from deposits and some weathering with age but a large and impressive piece! Within a long rectangular frame. Ex Hamdy Sakr collection; previously in the private collection of Alex Anckonie III, acquired during his time in the Navy in the 1960's - 1970's.
Condition: The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections , the effects of aging, or repair/restoration work. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid, and we will be happy to give you a full overview of the items' condition. All transactions are governed by Ancient Resource LLC's Conditions of Sale.
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