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Description : Ancient Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 11th to 13th Dynasty, ca. 2130 to 1649 BCE. A hand-carved, finely grained wooden male figure presented with slender feet delineated in a striding pose. The man wears a pleated skirt around his gently slanted waist and stands with an upright posture but with a slight hunch at the neck. The minimal countenance features impressed eyes that shape the bridge of the nose, an incised mouth curled into a slight smirk, and a bag-style coiffure draped to his shoulders. Traces of white pigment around the waist suggest this figure was at one time painted with vibrant colors, perhaps in imitation of the color of his white cotton kilt. Figures like this example were included in wooden tomb offerings depicting scenes from everyday life like sailing or making offerings. Size: 1.125 W x 5.9 H (2.9 cm x 15 cm), 6.4 H (16.3 cm) on included custom stand. For an example of a model sporting boat with figures, please see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 20.3.6. For an example of a model offering procession, please see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 20.3.8. Provenance: ex-Helios Gallery Antiquities, UK, ex-private Gunn family collection, Sterling, Scotland All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #151926
Price: 933.75 USD It's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 1200 USD-1800 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 2B
Title : Egyptian Middle Kingdom Wood Striding Male Figure
Condition report : Both arms and right foot added to figure in modern times. Minor nicks to feet, skirt, upper body, and head, with softening to some finer details, fading to original pigment, and minor inactive insect damage. Great smooth patina throughout, and faint traces of original pigment on body.
Artemis Gallery, auctioneer, Louisville, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Ancient | Near-Eastern | Asian Art
Sale date : 01 Jul 2020 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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