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An Egyptian Granite Torso - The Striding King

Currency:USD Category:Antiquities / Egyptian Start Price:20,000.00 USD Estimated At:30,000.00 - 40,000.00 USD
An Egyptian Granite Torso - The Striding King

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Auction Date:2012 Nov 16 @ 10:00 (UTC-06:00 : CST/MDT)
Location:P.O. Box 714, Erie, Colorado, 80516, United States
Egypt, New Kingdom, 1550-1070 B.C. Carved from a single piece of striated granite stone / granodionte, figure depicts the lower torso of a high official or king wearing a heavily-pleated kilt. On the reverse, the lone line of hieroglyphic text has been deliberately obliterated in ancient times. This was often done upon the passage of one ruler to the next. 19"H x 10"D at base, with beautiful red vein passing through forward leg. Section intact. Weighs in at 70 pounds. Crating required - email for shipping estimate.

Provenance: Ex-private Denver, CO Collection, purchased in Switzerland in the 1980s.

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