
An Egyptian Limestone Relief Fragment, 18th Dynasty, reign of Tuthmosis III, 1479-1426 B.C.
An Egyptian Limestone Relief Fragment, 18th Dynasty, reign of Tuthmosis III, 1479-1426 B.C.
This limestone relief fragment dates to the reign of Tuthmosis III, one of ancient Egypt's greatest military leaders and expansionists during the New Kingdom's 18th Dynasty. The carved stone exemplifies the refined artistic conventions of the period, characterized by precise hieroglyphic detail and the distinctive shallow relief technique favored by Egyptian artisans. Such fragments, whether originally part of temple walls, tomb decorations, or royal monuments, provide invaluable evidence of both administrative record keeping and the sophisticated artistic traditions that flourished during Egypt's imperial zenith.
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- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art
December 3, 2024
Estimate: $20,000 – $30,000
Lot 403
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