An Egyptian limestone relief fragment
Old Kingdom, circa 5th-6th Dynasty, circa 2494-2181 B.C.
Carved in sunken relief, depicting a striding official wearing a kilt, a broad collar and a short beaded wig, holding a staff in his left hand and the sceptre of office in his right, 10¼in x 9½in (26cm x 24cm), mounted
Old Kingdom, circa 5th-6th Dynasty, circa 2494-2181 B.C.
Carved in sunken relief, depicting a striding official wearing a kilt, a broad collar and a short beaded wig, holding a staff in his left hand and the sceptre of office in his right, 10¼in x 9½in (26cm x 24cm), mounted
Estimate:
£5,000 - 7,000
US$ 7,500 - 11,000
€5,800 - 8,200
US$ 7,500 - 11,000
€5,800 - 8,200
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- Provenance:
Australian private collection, Queensland.
Acquired in the early 20th Century by the present owner's grandfather-in-law, Domenico Odino.
Category: Antiquities
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