An Egyptian limestone stele
Lot 277
An Egyptian limestone stele
£ 1,000 - 1,500
US$ 1,400 - 2,100

Antiquities

23 May 2012, 11:00 BST

London, Knightsbridge
Lot Details
An Egyptian limestone stele
New Kingdom, circa 1550-1070 B.C.
Painted in black with three figures, one in the upper register and two beneath, each shown facing right, wearing finely pleated garments composed of short sleeved tunics and gathered short kilts, kneeling with hands raised in adoration, 7in (18cm) high

Footnotes

  • Provenance:
    English deceased estate.
    Christie's, London, 16 July 1985, lot 183.
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