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This is the rating and price for An Egyptian Wood Mummy Hand From A Sarcophagus, 21St Dynasty, Ca. 1069 Bce, 21st Dynasty, ca. 10



Description : An Egyptian Wood Mummy Hand from a Sarcophagus, 21st Dynasty, ca. 1069 BCE, Very finely rendered, wood with gesso and polychrome, the long smooth fingers outstretched and wearing a total of five blue rings with good traces of yellow and brown polychrome remains between the fingers. This stylization is typical of the wooden mummy boards included as inner layers of the coffins found in the Theban necropolis. The arms are crossed and the hands are shown as if protruding from the body wrappings. For a similar example of hands shown protruding from a sarcophagus lid see: Life and Death under the Pharaohs: Egyptian Art from the National Museum of Antiquities in Leiden, The Netherlands, 2002, no. 201. OUR GUARANTEE: We hereby certify the above item to be as stated and due diligence conducted to ensure stated provenance. We strictly adhere to the code of Conduct established by the ADCAEA and have established, to the best of our ability, this object has not been illegally obtained from the country of origin, excavation, architectural monument, public institution or private property. A Certificate of Authenticity is provided with this item.
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Estimate (low-high) : 1200 USD-1800 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 42
Title : An Egyptian Wood Mummy Hand From A Sarcophagus, 21St Dynasty, Ca. 1069 Bce, Period : 21st Dynasty, ca. 10
Medium : Wood
Size : Length: 13.5 cm (5 1/4 inches)
Provenance : Dr Ulrich Mueller private collection, Switzerland acquired between 1968-1978.
Condition report : Losses to the tips of the fingers, and now missing the inner portion of the hand and thumb. Good remaining gesso but much of the original yellow polychrome now gone, of the two original dowels used to secure the handle to the board, one remains in situ, the second lower example now missing. Despite this, the hand is lovely and an exceptionally good example of Egyptian art.
Sands of Time Ancient Art, auctioneer, Washington, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Art from the Ancient World | Antiquities | Ancient Jewelry
Sale date : 18 Oct 2022 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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