An Egyptian Limestone Relief Fragment, 6th/8th Dynasty, 2360-2180 B.C.

carved in sunk relief with part of a funerary banquet scene, the servants or family members at right approaching four large vessels and a libation table laden with bread, incised offerings of fowl, meat, and leeks and onions in the center, columns of inscriptions in the field.

Sotheby's, New York, December 14th, 1994, no. 28, illus.

As shown, note light chips, scratches, and black spots overall, as well as wear on figure at right in central register.
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