Egyptian Stone Royal Head Possibly Userkaf
Vth Dynasty, 2498-2345 BC
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A stone head depicting a royal figure with a rounded face, full cheeks, and a gently curved jawline. The almond-shaped eyes are outlined with incisions extending towards the temples. The eyebrows are subtly arched. The nose is broad and the lips are full and slightly upturned. The figure wears probably a white or red crown. Mounted on a custom-made display stand. Size: 65mm x 45mm; Weight: 150g.
Provenance
Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Collector's Eye - Thalassic Collection.Publications
Published: The Collector's Eye, Masterpieces of Egyptian Art from the Thallasic collection, Ltd. 2001.1
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