An Egyptian limestone canopic jar lid
An Egyptian limestone canopic jar lid
Middle Kingdom-New Kingdom, circa 1976-1069 B.C.
In the form of a human head, wearing a bag wig and false beard, the serene features carved with finely delineated almond-shaped eyes outlined in added black, 13cm high
Provenance:
Eduardo Alonso collection, Switzerland, ca. 1960s.
Anonymous sale; Pierre Bergé, Paris, 26 November 2013, lot 53.
Acquired by the present owner at the above sale.
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An Egyptian limestone canopic jar lid
Middle Kingdom-New Kingdom, circa 1976-1069 B.C.
In the form of a human head, wearing a bag wig and false beard, the serene features carved with finely delineated almond-shaped eyes outlined in added black, 13cm high
Provenance:
Eduardo Alonso collection, Switzerland, ca. 1960s.
Anonymous sale; Pierre Bergé, Paris, 26 November 2013, lot 53.
Acquired by the present owner at the above sale.
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