Egyptian relief with figures in profile, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, 1550-1295 BC
Limestone
Dimensions: 10.1 x 16.5cm
11415
£ 18,000
Further images
Fragment of a scene carved in raised relief. The heads of two figures wearing short echeloned wigs stand in procession and face to the right. The rear figure wears a...
Fragment of a scene carved in raised relief. The heads of two figures wearing short echeloned wigs stand in procession and face to the right. The rear figure wears a short beard typical of high ranking courtiers, his left hand clenched and raised to his right shoulder. The fine facial features are characteristic of the Thutmosid period, in particular the delicately slanting eye and slightly upturned lips, typical of Queen Hatshepsut's reign (1479-1457 BC). There are small traces of red pigment on the skin, denoting the figures as male. A fragment with chips to the surface, break running vertically through the centre of the left hand figure.
Provenance
Private collection, UK; acquired 1956-1959, thence by descent to Tonkin HopkinsPrivate collection HG, London, UK; acquired
