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Unknown — An Egyptian Lapis Lazuli Figure of Maat, 25th/26th Dynasty, 750-525 B.C.
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An Egyptian Lapis Lazuli Figure of Maat, 25th/26th Dynasty, 750-525 B.C.

This Egyptian lapis lazuli figure of Maat dates to the 25th/26th Dynasty (750-525 B.C.), representing the goddess of truth and justice. The use of semi-precious lapis lazuli indicates this was a valuable object, likely created for religious or funerary purposes.

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Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art

June 30, 2023

Estimate: $6,000$9,000

Lot 216

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Unknown, An Egyptian Lapis Lazuli Figure of Maat, 25th/26th Dynasty, 750-525 B.C.

This Egyptian lapis lazuli figure of Maat dates to the 25th/26th Dynasty (750-525 B.C.), representing the goddess of truth and justice. The use of semi-precious lapis lazuli indicates this was a valuable object, likely created for religious or funerary purposes.

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

Related themes

Blue, Artifact, Deity, Sculpture, Spiritual, Lapis Lazuli, Religious, Ancient, Figurative, Egyptian

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Collected by

Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art