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An Egyptian Wood Figure of a Man — An Egyptian Wood Figure of a Man, 6th Dynasty, reign of Pepi II, circa 2246-2152 B.C.

An Egyptian Wood Figure of a Man

An Egyptian Wood Figure of a Man, 6th Dynasty, reign of Pepi II, circa 2246-2152 B.C.

An ancient Egyptian wooden figure of a man carved during the 6th Dynasty reign of Pepi II, representing one of the earliest examples of Egyptian wood sculpture. The figure demonstrates the sophisticated craftsmanship and artistic conventions of the Old Kingdom period.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art

June 30, 2023

Estimate: $10,000 – $15,000

Lot 205

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An Egyptian Wood Figure of a Man, An Egyptian Wood Figure of a Man, 6th Dynasty, reign of Pepi II, circa 2246-2152 B.C.

An ancient Egyptian wooden figure of a man carved during the 6th Dynasty reign of Pepi II, representing one of the earliest examples of Egyptian wood sculpture. The figure demonstrates the sophisticated craftsmanship and artistic conventions of the Old Kingdom period.

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

Related themes

Artifact, Pepi II, Wood, Sculpture, Old Kingdom, 6th Dynasty, 2246-2152 B.C., Ancient Egypt, Male Figure, Egyptian