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Ancient Egyptian Terracotta Figure – Late Period

Item Details:
Culture/Period: Ancient Egyptian
Chronology: 3rd Intermediate period, 1070 – 664 BC
Material: Solid Terracotta (Nile Silt)
Dimensions: Height 13.6 cm | Weight 169 g

Description:
A dignified and remarkably well-preserved ancient Egyptian terracotta figure representing a priest or a high-ranking votary.
The figure is depicted in a traditional, hieratic frontal pose with arms held strictly at the sides, emphasizing the timeless solemnity of Egyptian religious tradition. The head shows the characteristic shaven scalp of the priestly class, with facial features softened by millennia of natural erosion, yet retaining a strong sculptural presence.
Crafted from authentic Nile silt terracotta, the statuette is solid-cast with a flat reverse, a technique consistent with votive offerings intended for temple precincts or domestic shrines. The fabric of the clay is dense and rich in mineral inclusions, typical of the regional workshops of the Delta and Lower Egypt.

Condition Report:
Excellent state of preservation for its age. The figure is structurally intact with no modern restorations, repairs, or re-attachments. The surface displays a superb, authentic patina with thick, crystallized ancient earthly encrustations and mineral deposits (caliche) that attest to its long period of burial. The porosity and olfactory response of the terracotta confirm its ancient origin.

Provenance Statement:
The piece comes from a private European collection 1970.

Shipping & Documentation:
Sent with a professional Invoice.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the specialist.
Securely packed for international transit.