Egyptian Middle Kingdom Granite Male Bust

Ancient Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 11th to 13th Dynasty, ca. 2130 to 1649 BCE. A striking bust of a male figure hand-carved from granite with an age-darkened exterior and bands of natural veining that illuminate when held next to a bright light. The serene countenance is comprised of delicate almond-shaped eyes, a broad nose, smooth cheeks, and high-set ears, all beneath a bulbous bag wig. The broad shoulders support the projecting head, as both hands rest on the chest holding indistinguishable implements. A sizable back pillar is shown on the verso displaying very liberal remains of hieroglyphs. Size: 4" W x 5.1" H (10.2 cm x 13 cm); 8.4" H (21.3 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Hindman, Chicago, Illinois, USA, May 28th, 2021, lot 125; ex-private Midwest, USA collection; ex-Theodore Bachman collection, New York, USA, acquired in the early 20th century

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Condition Report: Fragment of a larger figure. Losses to elbows and proper right arm. Chips to headdress and surface wear as shown with expected nicks and abrasions, all commensurate with age. Otherwise, very nice with ample remaining facial details.