Lot 681
A Superb, Painted Egyptian Wall Fragment. Egypt, Dynast XIX - XX, 1320-1085 BC. Carved in a fine grain creme-colored limestone, an image of a seated god, facing right, is carefully and crisply modeled in sunk relief. Probably part of a larger register of hieroglyphs, a linear border, and a reed leaf can be seen to the right. The god's face painted in red ochre, his wig and beard, along with a broad collar are in two shades of blue. The leaf likewise shows a vivid cerulean blue, and a more subdued greenish blue. The surface of the limestone superb, the paint original and in an exceptional state of preservation. Size: 4-3/8 x 7-1/2". On a custom bronze stand. A splendid work of art! If one were to own but a single example of Egyptian wall art, for its simplicity, directness and preservation, this one should merit your attention.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000.
The larger scale of these hieroglyphs indicate that this fragment of text likely came from a royal tomb relief, possibly the royal Theban tombs.
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