Description:

Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, ca. 3rd to 2nd century BCE. Small rectangular panel depicting a bust of an Asian or Semite in raised relief. The face in profile to right is characterised by a long beard and rich hair adorned by a fillet. Both the man's coiffure and his beard differentiate him from the well-groomed Egyptians who wore wigs and cut their beards short. Reverse with the representation of the neck, shoulders and part of the head of a man. Slightly worn. Size: 3-3/4"H (8.8 cm).

Cf. G. Steindorff, Catalogue of the Egyptian Sculpture in the Walters Art Gallery (Baltimore 1946). Provenance: Ex-private French collection, acquired in early 1980's. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. #108639

  • Condition: Fragmentary.

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