Egyptian Black Steatite Head (of a Scribe)
Egypt, New Kingdom, ca. 1550 to 1070 BCE. A handsome black steatite head of a scribe, carved with simple facial features and a bowl cut that would make a Beatle (John, Paul, Ringo, or George) jealous. This head may be from a shabti, as steatite heads of similar size are (for example one sold at Bonhams, London, on April 13, 2011 (Lot 10) for the equivalent of USD $259,145). Size: 0.875" L x 0.625" W (2.2 cm x 1.6 cm); 1.5" H (3.8 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#172950
Condition Report: Fragment from a larger piece but is itself in very nice condition with wear commensurate with age, including some smoothing to features but form and most details still in good condition.
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Egypt, New Kingdom, ca. 1550 to 1070 BCE. A handsome black steatite head of a scribe, carved with simple facial features and a bowl cut that would make a Beatle (John, Paul, Ringo, or George) jealous. This head may be from a shabti, as steatite heads of similar size are (for example one sold at Bonhams, London, on April 13, 2011 (Lot 10) for the equivalent of USD $259,145). Size: 0.875" L x 0.625" W (2.2 cm x 1.6 cm); 1.5" H (3.8 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#172950
Condition Report: Fragment from a larger piece but is itself in very nice condition with wear commensurate with age, including some smoothing to features but form and most details still in good condition.
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