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Ancient Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th Dynasty, ca. 664 to 525 BCE. A hand-carved limestone relief plaque depicting a striding priest holding a lengthy necklace or tool while wearing a panther pelt around his waist and upper body. The stylized feline head hangs at the waist, with forelegs hanging to either side of the priest's chest as it is draped over one shoulder, and with the tail and one hind leg visible near the bottom of the plaque. The panther belt is an important clue to this man's profession as a priest, perhaps of a cult worshipping a feline deity like Bastet, or even an astronomer given how the typical spots on panther pelts were thought to represent celestial bodies. Size: 5.5" W x 8.75" H (14 cm x 22.2 cm); 10.75" H (27.3 cm) on included custom stand.

Published: J. Eisenberg. "Art of the Ancient World," vol. XXIII (2012), no. 183

Provenance: ex-Royal Athena Galleries, New York City, New York, USA; ex-Drouot, Paris, France, December 2010; ex-Madame V. collection, Paris, France, acquired in 1960

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  • Condition: Chips and abrasions, with minor softening to some finer details, fading and abrasions to pigment, and rough surface texture in some areas, otherwise intact and excellent. Great preservation to figure, and good amount of pigment remains on obverse. Previous inventory label beneath display stand.

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