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This is the rating and price for A LATE PERIOD LIMESTONE RELIEF



Description : dynasty xxvi, 664-525 b.c. Sculpted in sunk relief, depicting the deceased and his wife, their heads in left profile, the two figures accompanied by remains of four columns of hieroglyphic text identifying the deceased as "the sole companion" and "true of voice," his name ending in "y," and above the offering at left the legend reading, "1000 heads of cattle, 1000 jugs of beer, 1000 loaves of bread" 31 in. (78.7 cm) long NOTES For a relief of Montuemhat bearing similiar features and a like arrangement and orthography of the hieroglyphs, see no. 77, p. 140-141 in Scott, Temple, Tomb and Dwelling: Egyptian Antiquities From the Harer Family Trust Collection.
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Estimate (low-high) : 20000 USD-25000 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 229
Title : A LATE PERIOD LIMESTONE RELIEF
Christie's, auctioneer, New York, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Antiquities
Sale date : 09 Dec 1999 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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