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An Egyptian Polychrome Limestone Stela — An Egyptian Polychrome Limestone Stela, 1st Intermediate Period/11th Dynasty, 2180-1938 B.C., probably from Naga ed-Deir
An Egyptian Polychrome Limestone Stela

An Egyptian Polychrome Limestone Stela, 1st Intermediate Period/11th Dynasty, 2180-1938 B.C., probably from Naga ed-Deir

This Egyptian polychrome limestone stela dates to the 1st Intermediate Period/11th Dynasty (2180-1938 B.C.) and probably originates from Naga ed-Deir. The artifact represents an important example of ancient Egyptian funerary art and hieroglyphic tradition.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art

June 30, 2021

Estimate: $20,000 – $30,000

Lot 107

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An Egyptian Polychrome Limestone Stela, An Egyptian Polychrome Limestone Stela, 1st Intermediate Period/11th Dynasty, 2180-1938 B.C., probably from Naga ed-Deir

This Egyptian polychrome limestone stela dates to the 1st Intermediate Period/11th Dynasty (2180-1938 B.C.) and probably originates from Naga ed-Deir. The artifact represents an important example of ancient Egyptian funerary art and hieroglyphic tradition.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Ceremonial, Limestone, Relief, Artifact, Religious, Historical, Hieroglyphics, Polychrome, Ancient, Egyptian