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An Egyptian Aswan Granite Figure of a Man — An Egyptian Aswan Granite Figure of a Man, 25th/early 26th Dynasty, circa 750-600 B.C.

An Egyptian Aswan Granite Figure of a Man

An Egyptian Aswan Granite Figure of a Man, 25th/early 26th Dynasty, circa 750-600 B.C.

This Egyptian granite figure carved from Aswan stone dates to the 25th or early 26th Dynasty (circa 750-600 B.C.) and represents formal portraiture of ancient Egypt. The work demonstrates the enduring sculptural traditions and technical mastery of later Egyptian dynasties. Such monumental stone figures served both commemorative and ceremonial functions in Egyptian religious and civic contexts.

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Master Sculpture from Four Millennia

July 3, 2024

Estimate: $40,000 – $60,000

Lot 31

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An Egyptian Aswan Granite Figure of a Man, An Egyptian Aswan Granite Figure of a Man, 25th/early 26th Dynasty, circa 750-600 B.C.

This Egyptian granite figure carved from Aswan stone dates to the 25th or early 26th Dynasty (circa 750-600 B.C.) and represents formal portraiture of ancient Egypt. The work demonstrates the enduring sculptural traditions and technical mastery of later Egyptian dynasties. Such monumental stone figures served both commemorative and ceremonial functions in Egyptian religious and civic contexts.

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Related themes

Monumental, Granite Sculpture, Portrait, Ancient, Figurative, Gray, Egyptian