Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom Limestone Fragment with Nefertum
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Ancient Egyptian limestone fragment depicting Nefertum from the New Kingdom (c. 1550–1295 BC), about 10.8 cm high excluding the stand, in excellent condition, part of a larger relief, with display stand and Certificate of Authenticity, provenance from the estate of a deceased American and previously acquired via Bonham's London in 2009.
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Dressed figure of Nefertum, the god of perfumes, beauty, and creation, in profile wearing a tripartite wig and collar with curved beard, depicted enclosed within a vertical border to the left, a band of hieroglyphic text at the top and inside an arch. Exquisite details. Nefertum or Nefertem was said to have emerged from a lotus in the primeval waters at the beginning of time and is often depicted wearing a lotus blossom as a crown. His association with the lotus also links him to the sun, as some myths say the sun emerged from a lotus each morning.
Size: 10.8 cm H (excluding stand) - 4 3/4 inches
Material: Limestone
Culture: Egypt, New Kingdom, c. 1550-1295 B.C.
Condition: Part of a larger relief
Display stand included
Provenance: From the estate of a deceased American, acquired between 1970-1989.
with Bonham's, London, Knightsbridge, 28 October 2009, no.23 [part]. Ex. Timeline Auctions.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Dressed figure of Nefertum, the god of perfumes, beauty, and creation, in profile wearing a tripartite wig and collar with curved beard, depicted enclosed within a vertical border to the left, a band of hieroglyphic text at the top and inside an arch. Exquisite details. Nefertum or Nefertem was said to have emerged from a lotus in the primeval waters at the beginning of time and is often depicted wearing a lotus blossom as a crown. His association with the lotus also links him to the sun, as some myths say the sun emerged from a lotus each morning.
Size: 10.8 cm H (excluding stand) - 4 3/4 inches
Material: Limestone
Culture: Egypt, New Kingdom, c. 1550-1295 B.C.
Condition: Part of a larger relief
Display stand included
Provenance: From the estate of a deceased American, acquired between 1970-1989.
with Bonham's, London, Knightsbridge, 28 October 2009, no.23 [part]. Ex. Timeline Auctions.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom
Century/timeframe
Egypt, New Kingdom, c. 1550 - 1295 B.C.
Name of object
Fragment with Nefertum
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2020
Material
Limestone
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
2009
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
