Egyptian Limestone Canopic Jar Lid
Middle Kingdom-New Kingdom, c.1976-1069 BC. A finely carved canopic jar lid in the form of a human head, wearing a wig and false beard, with serene features including almond-shaped eyes outlined in added black; mounted on a custom-made stand. 3.3 kg, 15.5cm wide (5.2 kg total, 24.5cm including stand) (6 (9 3/4)"). Eduardo Alonso collection, Switzerland, 1960s. Private Belgian collection, 1988-1996. Anonymous sale; Pierre Bergé & Associés, Paris, 26 November 2013, lot 53. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.11039-183998. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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Middle Kingdom-New Kingdom, c.1976-1069 BC. A finely carved canopic jar lid in the form of a human head, wearing a wig and false beard, with serene features including almond-shaped eyes outlined in added black; mounted on a custom-made stand. 3.3 kg, 15.5cm wide (5.2 kg total, 24.5cm including stand) (6 (9 3/4)"). Eduardo Alonso collection, Switzerland, 1960s. Private Belgian collection, 1988-1996. Anonymous sale; Pierre Bergé & Associés, Paris, 26 November 2013, lot 53. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.11039-183998. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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