Description:

Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, ca. 332 - 30 BCE. A polychrome mummy pectoral fragment of trapezoidal form, divided in four registers of decoration: the upper with the winged solar disc flanked by two falcon headed protomi; the Usek collar formed by several bands of beads and floral decoration, flanked by two mummiform deities (Osiris with White Crown and Maat headdress and Horus with tripartite wig wearing the Double Crown of Upper and Lower Egypt). The third register, with the winged scarab Khepri holding the sun disc, the lower register with a scene of a mummy lying on a lion-headed bier attended by Anubis. 15"L x 10-3/4"W. Mounted in custom frame. Provenance: Ex-M. Carini Collection, CA; Ex-Private Italian Collection; Ex- Christie's London. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.

  • Condition: Cracking in stucco and losses as shown.

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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,000
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
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