Egypto-Phoenician Bronze Bust of a Lady

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Egypto-Phoenician Bronze Bust

£385

Description This is a bust of a royal lady or goddess, the figure would indicate that it was once adorned with an uraeus. Her right hand cups one breast and her long tri-partite wig with notched circular headdress creates an attractive effect.

Condition This is a part of a larger item displayed on a clear acrylic stand. The body has been broken off below the breasts and the left arm, once bent at the elbow and held forwards, is broken just below the joint. The headpiece, possible ureaus, has been broken off from the head. The item is well defined (please see photos).

Date circa 6th/4th Century BC

Dimensions 3 1/2 inches (8.8cm) - including stand

PROVENANCE Acquired from a private collection via a London auction house.

illustration: Bonham's catalogue 28189, April 2000. Page 150.

Description	This is a bust of a royal lady or goddess, the figure would indicate that it was once adorned with an uraeus. Her right hand cups one breast and her long tri-partite wig with notched circular headdress creates an attractive effect.
Condition	This is a part of a larger item displayed on a clear acrylic stand. The body has been broken off below the breasts and the left arm, once bent at the elbow and held forwards, is broken just below the joint. The headpiece, possible ureaus, has been broken off from the head. The item is well defined (please see photos).
Date	circa 6th/4th Century BC
Dimensions	3 1/2 inches (8.8cm) - including stand
PROVENANCE	Acquired from a private collection via a London auction house. illustration: Bonham's catalogue 28189, April 2000. Page 150.