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Ancient art, Islamic world, Asian art
He is depicted in a mummiform state, with arms crossed over his chest, holding tools with both hands. The body bears a seven-line hieroglyphic inscription.
Egypt, New Kingdom, 18th-19th Dynasty.
Quartzite.
H. 20.7 cm.
Provenance: Swiss private collection, Basel. Purchased from Galerie Nefer, Zurich, October 26, 1978 (copy of invoice available). Schuler Auktionen sale, December 13-15, 2021, lot 1704