Antiquities and Ancient Art

Provenance:

Private Collection (British administrator in Aden), acquired 1952–1966.

Christie’s, London, Antiquities, 13 October 2008, Lot 163 (part).

Inspected under UV light and 10x loupe. Traces of red pigment and weathered inscription preserved on the porous limestone base. The proper front right corner is particularly eroded. The alabaster shaft with chips, losses, and scratches, notably at the top left back and at the rear foot where it is set into the base. “245” inscribed in black ink on underside. Overall in good and stable condition as preserved. See additional images.

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