An Egyptian Limestone Round-topped Stela, New Kingdom, probably early 18th Dynasty, circa 1540-1292 B.C.

An ancient Egyptian limestone stela with a rounded top from the New Kingdom, dating to approximately 1540-1292 B.C. Such stelae served religious and commemorative functions in Egyptian culture.

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Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I

December 6, 2022

Estimate: $20,000 – $30,000

Lot 6

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An Egyptian Limestone Round-topped Stela, An Egyptian Limestone Round-topped Stela, New Kingdom, probably early 18th Dynasty, circa 1540-1292 B.C.

An ancient Egyptian limestone stela with a rounded top from the New Kingdom, dating to approximately 1540-1292 B.C. Such stelae served religious and commemorative functions in Egyptian culture.

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An Egyptian Limestone Round-topped Stela, New Kingdom, probably early 18th Dynasty, circa 1540-1292 B.C.

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An Egyptian Limestone Round-topped Stela, An Egyptian Limestone Round-topped Stela, New Kingdom, probably early 18th Dynasty, circa 1540-1292 B.C.

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