An Egyptian limestone stele
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
Estimate:
£1,000 - 1,500
US$ 1,500 - 2,300
€1,200 - 1,800

Footnotes

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

Category: Antiquities


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