Ancient Resource
Egyptian Wooden Figure of a Scribe // 2040-1293 BC
Product Description
Ancient Egypt, Middle Kingdom to New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty (2040-1293 BC), fantastic and large wooden figure of a scribe. He is depicted kneeling cross-legged, the bottoms of his feet visible under his thighs. He wears a classic Egyptian kilt and wig, with nicely rendered, expressive facial features. H: 6.625”. Ex collection of H. Ryder Haggard, author of "King Solomon's Mines" and "She", collected by him in Egypt, tag on base dated Feb. 1921. Ex Argosy Art & Artifacts, purchased from 4/20/85. See The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, catalog #1995.13.11 for similar parallel in bronze, from the Mr. and Mrs. Alexander E. Racolin collection.
Product Details
- Measurements
3.25"L x 2.5"W x 6.625"H
- OriginEgypt
— Weight: 7.9 oz
— Ex collection of H. Ryder Haggard, author of "King Solomon's Mines" and "She", collected by him in Egypt, tag on base dated Feb. 1921.
Accompanied by a hand-signed certificate of authenticity which includes all the details, culture, dating, motifs/inscriptions when applicable, historical relevance, and provenance.
Shipping Information
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