Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic Terracotta Large Terracotta Head - Pharaoh Ptolemy XV?
Elegant Egyptian head possibly presenting the pharaoh Ptolemy XV (Caesarion) . The facial features are very finely drawn. Small lack in the middle of the headdress (location of a Uraeus?) The head has traces of white slip. Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, 2nd/1st century BC. J.
-C. The head is fixed on an elegant black painted wooden support which highlights it. Head dimensions: 6cm x 5. 5cm x 3. 8cm Very good state of conservation Source information: France, Etude B. T. X. Previous provenance: Former archeology collection established in France The supplier guarantees that he has obtained this lot in a legal manner. Provenance documents seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he has the right to ship this lot. The seller will ensure that all necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if it takes more than a few days. you
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Elegant Egyptian head possibly presenting the pharaoh Ptolemy XV (Caesarion) . The facial features are very finely drawn. Small lack in the middle of the headdress (location of a Uraeus?) The head has traces of white slip. Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, 2nd/1st century BC. J.
-C. The head is fixed on an elegant black painted wooden support which highlights it. Head dimensions: 6cm x 5. 5cm x 3. 8cm Very good state of conservation Source information: France, Etude B. T. X. Previous provenance: Former archeology collection established in France The supplier guarantees that he has obtained this lot in a legal manner. Provenance documents seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he has the right to ship this lot. The seller will ensure that all necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if it takes more than a few days. you