Egyptian Limestone Relief Fragment

An ancient Egyptian limestone relief fragment from a New Kingdom tomb at Thebes, painted in blue, yellow, and black paint. The black lines partially preserve a Pharaonic cartouche.

New Kingdom,
XVIIIth-XIXth Dynasty,
Ca. 1570-1070 BC.
Height: 2 7/8 in. (7.4 cm).

Formerly in a German private collection; sold at auction, "Gerda Bassange," Berlin, November 11, 1972, lot 2452.