Egyptian Head of Amun-Ra
Late Dynastic Period, 404-332 BC. A polychrome wooden sculpture representing the head of the god Amun-Ra, the great god of Thebes, 'King of the Gods', wearing a crown with two plumes and uraeus; mounted on a custom-made wooden stand. 302 grams total, 27.5cm with stand (10 3/4"). From the private collection of Marquita Moseley Maytag (1925-2011), former US Ambassador to Nepal (1976-1977); accompanied by a copy of an insurance endorsement dated 16 November 1966, in which this item is identified as item 52. A video of this lot can be viewed on Timeline Auctions website.
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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Late Dynastic Period, 404-332 BC. A polychrome wooden sculpture representing the head of the god Amun-Ra, the great god of Thebes, 'King of the Gods', wearing a crown with two plumes and uraeus; mounted on a custom-made wooden stand. 302 grams total, 27.5cm with stand (10 3/4"). From the private collection of Marquita Moseley Maytag (1925-2011), former US Ambassador to Nepal (1976-1977); accompanied by a copy of an insurance endorsement dated 16 November 1966, in which this item is identified as item 52. A video of this lot can be viewed on Timeline Auctions website.
Condition Report: Fine condition.