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. Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026