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A Fragmentary Egyptian Blue-green Faience Figure of Sekhmet — A Fragmentary Egyptian Blue-green Faience Figure of Sekhmet, 3rd Intermediate Period, 1075-716 B.C.

A Fragmentary Egyptian Blue-green Faience Figure of Sekhmet

A Fragmentary Egyptian Blue-green Faience Figure of Sekhmet, 3rd Intermediate Period, 1075-716 B.C.

This fragmentary faience figure of Sekhmet from Egypt's 3rd Intermediate Period (1075-716 B.C.) represents ancient Egyptian religious sculpture in blue-green glazed ceramic. Despite its fragmentary state, the piece provides insight into Egyptian artistic techniques and devotional practices.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part II

December 1, 2022

Estimate: $2,000 – $3,000

Lot 141

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A Fragmentary Egyptian Blue-green Faience Figure of Sekhmet, A Fragmentary Egyptian Blue-green Faience Figure of Sekhmet, 3rd Intermediate Period, 1075-716 B.C.

This fragmentary faience figure of Sekhmet from Egypt's 3rd Intermediate Period (1075-716 B.C.) represents ancient Egyptian religious sculpture in blue-green glazed ceramic. Despite its fragmentary state, the piece provides insight into Egyptian artistic techniques and devotional practices.

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

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Sculpture, Religious, Decorative, Fragment, Faience, Blue-Green, Ancient, 3rd Intermediate Period, Figurative, Egyptian