LARGE EGYPTIAN BLACK STONE HEAD OF AN OFFICIAL New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty, Ca. 1307 - 1196 BC. A black stone head of a pharaoh. The figure wears a headdress with visible detailing, though weathering has softened some of the features. The face exhibits a serene expression, with clearly defined eyes, nose, and mouth, while the ears are depicted prominently. The surface of the stone has a rough, uneven texture. The statue is mounted on a custom-made modern display stand. Size: 270mm x 180mm; Weight: 7.8kg. Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the US art market; Ex. Countess Adelheid Lanckoronska (1903-1980), Vienna and Zurich; Ex. Folio Fine Art, London, 1970; Estate of George Halpern, New York; Ex. Sotheby's, New York, Important Antiquities, 10 December 1999, Lot 425; Ex. Donald Wonder (1938-2023), New Jersey; thence by descent. A copy of the original paperwork is available.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.