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An Egyptian Schist Head of a Male

Late Period, 26th Dynasty, 664-525 B.C.

Height 3 5/8 inches (9.21 cm).

Property from an Important New England Scholar

Provenance:

Sotheby's, London, Antiquities, 20 May 1985, Lot 128.

Peter Sharrer, New Jersey.

Acquired by the present owner from the above, 19 November 1985.

This finely carved fragmentary head depicts a male private figure. The serene and naturalistic features reflect the artistic finesse characteristic of this era, emphasizing a more personalized portrayal rather than a stylized royal depiction. A portion of the back pillar remains, showing traces of an inscription.

This piece was documented by Egyptologist Bernard V. Bothmer in his "Late Period Archive" at the Brooklyn Museum, with his notation on an archival photograph confirming its presence in the current collection. Additionally, the back of the