Ancient Egypt, Middle Kingdom Diorite Block Statue

An exceptional and very rare Egyptian diorite block seated figure, shown squatting , with knees raised, arms folded, with a head-stela of a divinity ( probably Hathor) between his knees. The man, with a serene look, is wearing a wig consisting of a multitude of small curls | Egypt. Middle Kingdom - New Kingdom. For style Parallels: - Block statue with face of Hathor. Egyptian Museum. Egypt. - Senenmut Kneeling with Sistrum. Egyptian Museum, Cairo CO 579. - Statue of Senenmut Holding a Sistrum. Met Museum. Accession Number: 48. 149. 7. - Cube statue of Roy, High priest of Amun in Thebes, with Hathor stela. 19th dynasty about 1220 BC. London, British Museum. Museum number EA81. - Sistophorous pseudo-block statue of Khai-hapi. Kunthistorisches Museum. Wien. 09/001 Dimensions: 8,50 cm. Condition Report: Intact. Perfect condition Provenance: Acquired at U. K auction house in 2018. Private collection, Switzerland, and thence by descent. Notes: The piece includes authenticity certificate. The piece includes Spanish Export License ( Passport for European Union) - If the piece is destined outside the European Union a substitution of the export permit will be requested by us. This process could take between 2 and 4 weeks. SHIPPED WITH INSURANCE