Egyptian Limestone Fragment with Face
Old Kingdom, 2686-2181 B.C. A carved limestone relief fragment with profile male head facing left, with close-cropped hair and detailed treatment of the eye, ear and mouth; inked inscription to the reverse 'E. H. Heckett.'; set in an old velvet-covered mount. 129 grams, 71 mm wide (2 3/4 in.). From the estate of a deceased American, acquired between 1970-1989.with Bonham's, London, Knightsbridge, 28 October 2009, lot 23 [Part].Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Bonhams catalogue pages. [For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price]