ostracon ancient art
catalogue

Egyptian Limestone Head of a King, 26th Dynasty to Ptolemaic, 664-31 BC

Royal head showing a calm smile, the gently curved eyes recessed to bear inlays. The king is wearing a wig which is topped by the annular base of a crown. On the forehead a square cavity to insert the uraeus.

The head is a kind of sculptor's model.

Limestone with a partially preserved gypsum layer. The bridge of the nose chipped off in places, the left side of the wig missing. Inlaid uraeus and eyes lost.

H. 5.5 cm (2.2 in)
H. with stand 16 cm (6.3 in)

European art market

2600 USD