Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part II
Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part II
Property from an English Private Collection
An Egyptian Limestone Canopic Jar, 19th Dynasty, 1292-1190 B.C.
Lot Closed
December 8, 04:44 PM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Property from an English Private Collection
An Egyptian Limestone Canopic Jar
19th Dynasty, 1292-1190 B.C.
with lid in the form of the head of the Son of Horus Imsety, protector of the liver, wearing a long wig, his mouth finely carved, remains of a panel of painted inscription on the body, traces of an old ink-written label inside.
Height 42.2 cm.
Bonhams, London, October 20th, 2005, no. 36, illus.
acquired by the present owner at the above sale
acquired by the present owner at the above sale