Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom limestone 19th Dynasty relief depicting a queen. Tausret? (Twosret). With 1976 original invoice - 28 cm
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A limestone relief from the New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty, depicting a royal woman in profile (likely Queen Tausret), measuring 28 × 36 × 4 cm, in good condition with minor weathering and edge chips, acquired from Egypt in 1950, with provenance from a gallery/antique dealer and a 1976 original invoice, authenticity original.
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Description from the seller
A fine carved limestone relief depicting the profile of an Egyptian royal woman in rightward aspect, likely representing Queen Tausret (Twosret) or a contemporary 19th Dynasty queen.
The figure is rendered with classical Ramesside stylistic features: a refined facial profile featuring a almond-shaped eye with a subtle cosmetic line, a straight, defined nose, and softly contoured, full lips with a gentle smile. She wears a voluminous tripartite wig bordered by an intricate geometric hairband, with two long, textured ribbons falling down the back of her head. The upper right corner retains a curved incised line, suggesting the lower loop of a crown or an accompanying hieroglyphic inscription.
Condition:
Fragmentary as shown, with natural weathered edges and chip losses consistent with antiquity. Excellent preservation of the central relief carving and fine facial details. Mounted or displayed as an independent fragment.
Provenance:
Private Collection, acquired in 1976 (supported by original purchase invoice).
A fine carved limestone relief depicting the profile of an Egyptian royal woman in rightward aspect, likely representing Queen Tausret (Twosret) or a contemporary 19th Dynasty queen.
The figure is rendered with classical Ramesside stylistic features: a refined facial profile featuring a almond-shaped eye with a subtle cosmetic line, a straight, defined nose, and softly contoured, full lips with a gentle smile. She wears a voluminous tripartite wig bordered by an intricate geometric hairband, with two long, textured ribbons falling down the back of her head. The upper right corner retains a curved incised line, suggesting the lower loop of a crown or an accompanying hieroglyphic inscription.
Condition:
Fragmentary as shown, with natural weathered edges and chip losses consistent with antiquity. Excellent preservation of the central relief carving and fine facial details. Mounted or displayed as an independent fragment.
Provenance:
Private Collection, acquired in 1976 (supported by original purchase invoice).
Details
Culture
Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom
Century/timeframe
New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty (c. 1292–1189 BC)
Name of object
19th Dynasty relief depicting a queen. Tausret? (Twosret). With 1976 original invoice
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1950
Material
limestone
Country acquired from
Egypt
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
28 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1900
Width
36 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Egypt
Depth
4 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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