EGYPTIAN GREY STONE HEAD OF PHARAOH

ew Kingdom, ca. 1550 - 1069 or later . A grey stone head of a pharaoh with a broad, idealised face beneath a tall, flat-topped crown with slightly flaring sides. The carefully modelled facial features comprise elongated almond-shaped eyes outlined by incised cosmetic lines, beneath gently arched brows extending towards the temples. The straight nose has pronounced nostrils, above a softly modelled mouth with full, closed lips and a rounded lower lip. Broad cheeks taper towards a rounded chin, with a subtle transition between the cheekbones and jawline. Large, prominently carved ears project from beneath the crown, with deeply recessed inner details and well-modelled outer rims. At the rear, the head is roughly finished, with a projecting section of stone and visible chisel marks. The facial features have been subject to later recarving, particularly around the eyes, nose and mouth. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 21930, Ancient to Modern Art from the Mougins Museum of Classical Art, Part I, Lot 8; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 07.228.35. Size: 215mm x 150mm; Weight: 7.12kg Provenance: From a London private collection; Swiss art gallery and private collection, 1990s. UK art gallery, 2000s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a report from Lisa Sartini, Egyptologist PHD of Chimera Heritage Consultants.

Estimate:£5,000

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