Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I
Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I
Works from the Collection of Jean Hart Kislak
An Egyptian Bronze Head of a Cat, 22nd/26th Dynasty, 944-525 B.C.
Auction Closed
December 6, 03:36 PM GMT
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Works from the Collection of Jean Hart Kislak
An Egyptian Bronze Head of a Cat
22nd/26th Dynasty, 944-525 B.C.
from a life-size figure, the powerfully modeled head with finely striated whiskers, prominent cheekbones, large eyes formerly inlaid, and erect pierced ears with striated markings.
Height 12.4 cm.
French private collection (Sotheby’s, New York, June 4th, 1998, no. 49, illus.)
acquired by the present owner at the above sale