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Egyptian Wooden Brewing Model
Egyptian Wooden Brewing Model
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Middle Kingdom, 2023-1862 B.C. A wooden model depicting a beer brewer in the process of making beer, composed of a figure with stylised anatomical features standing in a barrel-shaped vat which in turn rests upon a rectangular platform; the male figure with a short wig, painted eye and brow detailing and poseable arms; remains of polychrome pigmentation. Cf. Barker, G., Preparing for Eternity, Oxford, 2022, p.43, fig.2.22, for a model scene of brewing and baking from Beni Hasan with a similar figure standing in a vat. 726 grams, 31 cm high (12 1/4 in.). From an early 20th century Home Counties collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.114468-196153. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]
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Egyptian Wooden Brewing Model

Estimate £4,000 - £6,000
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Starting Price £3,600
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