Egyptian Limestone Fragment with Seated God
Ramesside Period, 19th Dynasty, 1295-1186 B.C. A carved limestone relief fragment depicting a squatting god Amun-Re, facing right wearing a headdress topped by two ostrich-feather plumes, a segmented mantle to the shoulders, knees drawn up supporting another ostrich plume; inked accession numbers to the reverse: '974.15', '69.10019'; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 53 grams, 74 mm (84 grams total, 10.5 cm high including stand) (2 7/8 in. (4 1/8 in.)). From a deceased American estate, 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]
Price realized | 950 GBP |
Starting price | 900 GBP |
Estimate | 1'400 GBP |