Lot no. 3
EGYPTIAN AMARNA PERIOD PAINTED RELIEF OF AKHENATEN
New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, Ca. 1346 - 1330 BC
An Egyptian sandstone relief showing King Akhenaten's figure facing left. The features are well-defined and the neck is elegant. The face is perfectly proportioned with plump lips, a straight nose, an almond-shaped eye, large shoulders, and a long scepter. The rays of the god Aten reach out to lap the king and enlighten him with divine wisdom. For similar see: Slab-Stela of Wepemnofret, California University (G 1201).
Size: 175mm x 160mm; Weight: 2.1kg
Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Rupert Wace, Ancient Art. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
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