ROYAL HEAD IN ROCK CRYSTAL
ROYAL HEAD IN ROCK CRYSTAL
Egyptian art, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, attributed to Amenhotep III, 1388–1349 B.C.
A rare depiction of the sovereign carved from rock crystal, wearing the white Hedjet miter of Upper Egypt, as well as a false beard, of which only the base remains.
Visible damage and chips.
Height: 9 cm
Provenance: Charles Gillet Collection (1879–1972), then passed down through the family
An Egyptian rock crystal royal head,
New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, Attributable to Amenhotep III, 1388–1349 B.C.
ROYAL HEAD IN ROCK CRYSTAL
Egyptian art, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, attributed to Amenhotep III, 1388–1349 B.C.
A rare depiction of the sovereign carved from rock crystal, wearing the white Hedjet miter of Upper Egypt, as well as a false beard, of which only the base remains.
Visible damage and chips.
Height: 9 cm
Provenance: Charles Gillet Collection (1879–1972), then passed down through the family
An Egyptian rock crystal royal head,
New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, Attributable to Amenhotep III, 1388–1349 B.C.
