Ancient Egypt, Middle Kingdom Limestone Hieroglyphic stele. Stele for Khnum-Hotep. Controller of the Pharaoh's sacrificial tables - 40 cm
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Description from the seller
Hieroglyphic stele. Stele for Khnum-Hotep. Controller of the Pharaoh's sacrificial tables.
Abydos, Middle Kingdom 2050-1800 BC
Height: 40 cm. Width: 20 cm.
Material: Limestone
Translation:
A sacrificial gift given by the king to Osiris: ruler of Djedu (Busiris)
Ruler of Abydos, that he may give an offering of bread, beer, oxen.
Bird of the Ka of the controller of the sacrificial table of the pharaoh Knum-Hotep
(given) by his brother, alive for his name...
-Provenance:
Ex. Australian collection, collected in 1970-1981.
Ex. Treasure gate/Brussel, before 2011, with Certificate of Authenticity, dated 2011-15-01, Brussels.
Ex. Collection Mr. H.K. Amsterdam
Note: Property from Very Important Dutch Private Collection!
The collection consists of ca. 14 Chinese pottery objects (including horses form the Six dynasties to Tang dynasty, attendants, musicians, guards of honor, camels) and 10 Egyptian objects, all objects will be auctioned in the coming Catawiki auctions.
- from the H. K. collections.
Mr. H. K. was one of the Dutch foremost art collectors, the range of whose interests was extraordinary. These included Chinese, Egyptian, Pre-Columbian, and South-East Asian art.
Mr. K. was chairman of the ABU from 1999 to 2014. In addition, K. was chairman of Youth Care Netherlands, member of the Social-Economic Council (SER), columnist for “Het Financieele Dagblad”, active at VNO-NCW, advisor to the presidium of the House of Representatives, he held many supervisory positions and was active at FNV. He was consistently one of the 200 most influential people in the Netherlands, according to de Volkskrant!
Note: It will be professionally packed and safely sent within 3 working days by FedEx. Shipped with Insurance!
- A Certificate of Authenticity from Becker Antiques (specialist in Asian art since 1969, Amsterdam) will accompany the item.
Our Guarantee: The above item is guaranteed to be of the time period and condition as described, has been purchased legally and is legal to buy and sell under all international laws to cultural patrimony.
- All items legal to buy/sell under The Netherlands covering cultural patrimony, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
Condition: Very good condition. Original pigment. Wear consistent with the age, some loss of colour.
Important information.
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
It will be professionally packed and safely sent by FedEx.
Buyers are responsible for import regulation and restrictions of their own country.
#CollectorsFair25
Seller's Story
Becker Antiques (Established 1966)
Founded in 1966 by Jan Simon Becker, Becker Antiques is one of the most respected and established dealers in Asian art in the Netherlands. Our gallery is housed in a stunning five-storey mansion built in 1891, located in Amsterdam’s prestigious Museum Quarter (Oud-Zuid), just minutes from the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, and the renowned Royal Concert Hall, “Koninklijk Concertgebouw.”
For nearly 60 years, we have specialized in high-quality and fully authentic works of art from China, Japan, Southeast Asia, and other classical cultures. Our main areas of expertise include:
Han–Ming dynasty pottery and tomb figures
Chinese bronzes, Buddhist sculptures, and ritual objects
Stone and wooden sculptures from Asia
Japanese and Southeast Asian artworks
Qing dynasty furniture and scholar’s items
Every object we offer is carefully selected for authenticity, originality, and historical importance. All items are guaranteed to be as described, supported by decades of specialist knowledge and connoisseurship.
Becker Antiques is trusted by museums, private collectors, and dealers worldwide. We take pride in offering not only genuine works of art, but also the integrity, expertise, and transparency that have defined our gallery for almost six decades.
For any questions, we are always happy to assist.
Legal Notice – Intellectual Property & Authenticity
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Hieroglyphic stele. Stele for Khnum-Hotep. Controller of the Pharaoh's sacrificial tables.
Abydos, Middle Kingdom 2050-1800 BC
Height: 40 cm. Width: 20 cm.
Material: Limestone
Translation:
A sacrificial gift given by the king to Osiris: ruler of Djedu (Busiris)
Ruler of Abydos, that he may give an offering of bread, beer, oxen.
Bird of the Ka of the controller of the sacrificial table of the pharaoh Knum-Hotep
(given) by his brother, alive for his name...
-Provenance:
Ex. Australian collection, collected in 1970-1981.
Ex. Treasure gate/Brussel, before 2011, with Certificate of Authenticity, dated 2011-15-01, Brussels.
Ex. Collection Mr. H.K. Amsterdam
Note: Property from Very Important Dutch Private Collection!
The collection consists of ca. 14 Chinese pottery objects (including horses form the Six dynasties to Tang dynasty, attendants, musicians, guards of honor, camels) and 10 Egyptian objects, all objects will be auctioned in the coming Catawiki auctions.
- from the H. K. collections.
Mr. H. K. was one of the Dutch foremost art collectors, the range of whose interests was extraordinary. These included Chinese, Egyptian, Pre-Columbian, and South-East Asian art.
Mr. K. was chairman of the ABU from 1999 to 2014. In addition, K. was chairman of Youth Care Netherlands, member of the Social-Economic Council (SER), columnist for “Het Financieele Dagblad”, active at VNO-NCW, advisor to the presidium of the House of Representatives, he held many supervisory positions and was active at FNV. He was consistently one of the 200 most influential people in the Netherlands, according to de Volkskrant!
Note: It will be professionally packed and safely sent within 3 working days by FedEx. Shipped with Insurance!
- A Certificate of Authenticity from Becker Antiques (specialist in Asian art since 1969, Amsterdam) will accompany the item.
Our Guarantee: The above item is guaranteed to be of the time period and condition as described, has been purchased legally and is legal to buy and sell under all international laws to cultural patrimony.
- All items legal to buy/sell under The Netherlands covering cultural patrimony, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
Condition: Very good condition. Original pigment. Wear consistent with the age, some loss of colour.
Important information.
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
It will be professionally packed and safely sent by FedEx.
Buyers are responsible for import regulation and restrictions of their own country.
#CollectorsFair25
Seller's Story
Becker Antiques (Established 1966)
Founded in 1966 by Jan Simon Becker, Becker Antiques is one of the most respected and established dealers in Asian art in the Netherlands. Our gallery is housed in a stunning five-storey mansion built in 1891, located in Amsterdam’s prestigious Museum Quarter (Oud-Zuid), just minutes from the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, and the renowned Royal Concert Hall, “Koninklijk Concertgebouw.”
For nearly 60 years, we have specialized in high-quality and fully authentic works of art from China, Japan, Southeast Asia, and other classical cultures. Our main areas of expertise include:
Han–Ming dynasty pottery and tomb figures
Chinese bronzes, Buddhist sculptures, and ritual objects
Stone and wooden sculptures from Asia
Japanese and Southeast Asian artworks
Qing dynasty furniture and scholar’s items
Every object we offer is carefully selected for authenticity, originality, and historical importance. All items are guaranteed to be as described, supported by decades of specialist knowledge and connoisseurship.
Becker Antiques is trusted by museums, private collectors, and dealers worldwide. We take pride in offering not only genuine works of art, but also the integrity, expertise, and transparency that have defined our gallery for almost six decades.
For any questions, we are always happy to assist.
Legal Notice – Intellectual Property & Authenticity
All descriptions, texts, and seller information provided under the Becker Antiques profile on Catawiki constitute original intellectual property.
No part of these descriptions or seller statements may be copied, reproduced, or adapted—whether in whole or in part—without prior written permission from Becker Antiques.
Becker Antiques is the sole author and copyright holder of all seller texts used in our listings. Unauthorized use or imitation of our content, structure, or professional statements may constitute infringement under EU copyright law and may be reported to Catawiki as a violation of seller terms and misleading commercial practice.
All objects offered by Becker Antiques are guaranteed to be authentic and as described. We do not sell assembled, altered, or modern reproductions unless explicitly stated.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egypt, Middle Kingdom
Century/ Timeframe
2050-1800 BC
Name of object
Hieroglyphic stele. Stele for Khnum-Hotep. Controller of the Pharaoh's sacrificial tables
Acquired from
Private collection
Subject/Depiction
Stele
Year acquired
2024
Material
Limestone
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
40 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2011
Width
20 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
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.
