Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art
Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art
Lot Closed
December 17, 01:53 PM GMT
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
An Egyptian Alabaster Headrest
6th Dynasty, 2360-2195 B.C.
carved in three sections, with rectangular base, fluted stem with uninscribed panel , and rectangular abacus supporting the crescentic pillow.
Height 19.5 cm.
The headrest is referred to in a letter from Nicholas Tano to Mrs. Prindle dated April 4th, 1922