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Descripción : Ancient Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A fine set of 2 cast leaded-bronze false beards from ancient Egypt. The first false beard exhibits an elegant form, with 20 slender lapis lazuli inlays adorning the exterior surfaces, and faint remains of gilt visible along the lower half. The larger false beard features 16 fragmentary lapis inlays that dot the green surfaces with pops of blue. Both pieces are covered in fine layers of green patina. Size of largest: 0.75 W x 2.375 H (1.9 cm x 6 cm)
Cf. The Brooklyn Museum, accession number 16.241.
An example similar to the largest false beard hammered for GBP 13,750 ($18,750.46) at Christie's, London, South Kensington Antiquities auction (Live Auction 4925, April 26, 2012, lot 135).
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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Sobre el lote Lote N° 7 Título : Egyptian Bronze False Beards, ÉPOCA : 2012 Condition report : Both pieces are fragments of larger compositions. Chipping and losses to many lapis inlays as shown. Great patina throughout.
