Lot 88
NEW KINGDOM, CIRCA 1550- 1069 B.C
The front surface engraved with a top register depicting a winged sun surmounting a falcon headed image of "Ra" seated on a solar barge holding an Ankh. Below this the second register depicts a noble lady paying homage to a deity wearing a double feathered headdress and a Pharaoh with a Uraeus projecting form the forehead. Above the Pharaoh is an incised cartouche. The front surface with large areas of magnesium adhesion.
The stele 25cm high, 18cm wide. 29cm total height including stand
Estimate $3,000 - $5,000
Ancient deterioration and discolouration to surface and carving. Integrated base is slightly loose
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Ex T. McAllister Collection, United Kingdom 1970's Art Market
Acquired from him during the 1990's while he resided in Queensland.
Decorative Arts
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8405
2:00pm - 24 May 2021
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Viewing:
Friday 21 - Sunday 23 May, 10am-4pm
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au
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