Description:
The lower part of an ancient Egyptian limestone scene, executed in sunken relief. Depicted is a woman, wearing an opulent dress typical for the early New Kingdom; women from the Amarna Period (18th dynasty) and early Ramesside Period (19th dynasty) are often shown wearing such clothes. Her hands are not visible, meaning that she has raised her arms in adoration for the god who is standing opposite her. Only the lower part of the body of this god is visible, with no attributes, making it difficult to identify him. Because he is depicted is an enveloping mummiform garment, he might be the god Osiris, although other gods were sometimes also depicted mummiform, above all others the god Ptah. Between the two figures a large offering table is shown
which has a thick table top, resting on a stand that widens at the bottom. The offerings, consisting of round loaves, cover the whole table.
Dating:
New Kingdom, circa 1350-1185 B.C.
Size:
Length 30 cm. maximum, height 18 cm. maximum.
Provenance:
Dutch private collection, acquired from Greg Manning (Harmer Rooke) Galleries, New Jersey, U.S.A., on 9 April 1996, item #2042.
Condition:
Fragment as shown, with some wear and slight abrasions; mounted on a modern base.
Price:
€ 3,500
Stock number:
E1390