An Egyptian limestone relief fragment
Possibly Old Kingdom, 2686-2181 B.C.
Carved in sunken relief with hieroglyphs for, 'The Lady of the House' whose name begins 'Ii', 8¼in x 3½in (21cm x 8.5cm); an Egyptian alabaster alabastron, Late Period, 6¼in (16cm); an alabaster miniature headrest and an alabaster jar, Not Ancient (4)
Possibly Old Kingdom, 2686-2181 B.C.
Carved in sunken relief with hieroglyphs for, 'The Lady of the House' whose name begins 'Ii', 8¼in x 3½in (21cm x 8.5cm); an Egyptian alabaster alabastron, Late Period, 6¼in (16cm); an alabaster miniature headrest and an alabaster jar, Not Ancient (4)
Sold for
£4,800
inc. premium
Footnotes
- Provenance:
Collection of Mrs Mary Pearman (1909-1999), acquired in Egypt, 1936-1944.
Category: Antiquities
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