Description : Ancient Egypt, probably late Dynastic to Ptolemaic Periods, ca. 1290 to 30 BCE. A skillfully carved and polychromed wooden hand from a larger sarcophagus cover. The hand presents a grasping pose with carefully delineated fingers, and there are nice remains of red, black, and yellow pigmentation. Note that a section of the original dowel remains in one of the perforations on the verso. An intentionally drilled hole between thumb and fingers leading to the clenched pinky finger suggests that this figure once held an implement. A wonderful piece of funerary art from the ancient Egyptians. Size: 5.5 W x 3.625 H (14 cm x 9.2 cm), 5.75 H (14.6 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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Prix: 684.75 USD🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
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À propos du lot
n° 12B Titre : Wooden Hand Condition report : Perforations remain on the verso, and a section of the original dowel remains in one of the perforations. In addition, there are nice remains of polychrome finish. Artemis Gallery, Salle de vente
🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Titre de la vente : Ancient | Ethnographic | Fine Art Date de la vente : 06/02/2019🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Référence de l'enchère
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