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Two Large Egyptian Turquoise Faience Foundation Tiles — Two Large Egyptian Turquoise Faience Foundation Tiles, 19th Dynasty, period of Ramesses II, 1279-1212 B.C.

Two Large Egyptian Turquoise Faience Foundation Tiles

Two Large Egyptian Turquoise Faience Foundation Tiles, 19th Dynasty, period of Ramesses II, 1279-1212 B.C.

These two large Egyptian turquoise faience foundation tiles date to the 19th Dynasty during the reign of Ramesses II (1279-1212 B.C.). The tiles represent important architectural elements from ancient Egypt with their distinctive blue-green glaze and functional significance.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I

December 7, 2021

Estimate: $30,000 – $50,000

Lot 37

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Two Large Egyptian Turquoise Faience Foundation Tiles, Two Large Egyptian Turquoise Faience Foundation Tiles, 19th Dynasty, period of Ramesses II, 1279-1212 B.C.

These two large Egyptian turquoise faience foundation tiles date to the 19th Dynasty during the reign of Ramesses II (1279-1212 B.C.). The tiles represent important architectural elements from ancient Egypt with their distinctive blue-green glaze and functional significance.

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

Related themes

Artifact, Architectural, Historical, Decorative, Ornamental, Turquoise, Faience, Tile, Ancient, Egyptian