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Old Kingdom, 4th-early 5th Dynasty, circa 2640-2480 B.C. Wearing a short wig, the eyes with incised cosmetic lines; mounted on a custom-made display stand. Cf. Ziegler, C., Les statues égyptiennes de l’Ancien Empire, Paris, 1997, p. 231, no. 71, for similar head. 4.58 kg total, 26.5 cm including stand (10 1/2 in.).
with Sotheby's, London, 5 July 1982, no.190. with Sotheby's, London, 13-14 December 1990, no.18. Acquired from the above sale by the late Robert Browne. Property of Ms L.F., London, UK. Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate no.S00243674. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12073-217362.
with Sotheby's, London, 5 July 1982, no.190. with Sotheby's, London, 13-14 December 1990, no.18. Acquired from the above sale by the late Robert Browne. Property of Ms L.F., London, UK. Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate no.S00243674. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12073-217362.
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Egyptian Limestone Male Head Fragment
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