Description : Old Kingdom, Dynasty VI, 2323-2150 B.C.
Depicted striding forward with the left leg advanced, wearing a long kilt with an apron, holding its edge in his right hand, the garment folds indicated by shallow incision, a belt knot at the top of the apron seemingly once inlaid, his left arm lowered, the hand fisted, his short hair preserving traces of black pigment
8 in. (20.3 cm.) high
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About the lot N° 5 Title : An Egyptian Wood Figure Of A Man, Period : 2323.0 Size : 8 in. (20.3 cm.) high Provenance : Anonymous sale, Sotheby's, New York, 1 June 1995, lot 219. Notes : EGYPTIAN ANTIQUITIES FROM THE COLLECTION OF ALAN M. MAY For the style of this figure see pp. 269-279 in Russmann, The Second Style in Egyptian Art of the Old Kingdom, in Mitteilungen des Deutschen Archäologischen Instituts, Abteilung Kairo 15 (1995). Christie's, auctioneer, New York, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : Antiquities Sale date : 11 Dec 2003It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale