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MIDDLE KINGDOM, DYNASTY XII, CIRCA 1985-1773 B.C.
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TWO EGYPTIAN GESSO-PAINTED WOOD SERVANT FIGURES
MIDDLE KINGDOM, DYNASTY XII, CIRCA 1985-1773 B.C.
The standing figures leaning forward, preparing to strain mash for beer or preparing dough, wearing knee-length white skirt, body painted in yellow ochre, facial detail and hair in black, base with tenon for insertion
8¾ in. (22.2 cm.) high max. (2)
MIDDLE KINGDOM, DYNASTY XII, CIRCA 1985-1773 B.C.
The standing figures leaning forward, preparing to strain mash for beer or preparing dough, wearing knee-length white skirt, body painted in yellow ochre, facial detail and hair in black, base with tenon for insertion
8¾ in. (22.2 cm.) high max. (2)
Provenance
Baron Empain collection (1852-1929), France.
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Please note the date of this lot is incorrect and should read, 'Old Kingdom, Dynasty VI, Circa 2345-2181 B.C.'
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