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Lot 1

Egyptian Wooden Portrait Head of a Pharaoh, New Kingdom, 1550-1069 B.C.

Egyptian Wooden Portrait Head of a Pharaoh, New Kingdom, 1550-1069 B.C.
Lot 1 Details
Egyptian Wooden Portrait Head of a Pharaoh, New Kingdom, 1550-1069 B.C.

possibly Amenhotep III, finely carved of dense hardwood, the youth depicted wearing Khepresh (Blue Crown) with groove for inset Uraeus, a full, idealized face, almond shaped eyes with elongated brows and a shallow philtrum
head height 7.25 in — 18.4 cm; 10.25 in — 26 cm

Estimate $5,000-$7,000

Realised: $9,600
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Egyptian Wooden Portrait Head of a Pharaoh, New Kingdom, 1550-1069 B.C.
  • Egyptian Wooden Portrait Head of a Pharaoh, New Kingdom, 1550-1069 B.C.
  • Egyptian Wooden Portrait Head of a Pharaoh, New Kingdom, 1550-1069 B.C.
  • Egyptian Wooden Portrait Head of a Pharaoh, New Kingdom, 1550-1069 B.C.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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