Lot no. 6
EGYPTIAN RED QUARTZITE STELE WITH CARVINGS OF TWO WORSHIPPERS New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC An incredible Egyptian limestone rectangular stele carved with elaborate figures. The main scene features two left-facing women, who are most likely worshippers at a temple. These figures wear a long wig, a semi-circular pectoral on the chest and a long robe. In their arms they hold offerings. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Size: 280mm x 610mm; Weight: 18kg Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Robert R. Bigler, October, 2002. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
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01/26/2025
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0044 7424 994167