EGYPTIAN SANDSTONE HIEROGLYPHIC PANEL SECTION

Middle Kingdom, Ca. 2050-1786 BC
A carved sandstone panel section featuring a partial vertical register of incuse carved glyphs. Some scattered white-wash pigment on the surface. An early (probably 19th century) partial paper collection label affixed on the front. Item is accompanied by the report from Simone Musso, consultant curator for the Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Size: 275mm x 210mm; Weight: 3.25kg
Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the US art market; Ex. Ye Olde Curiosity Shoppe, NJ., Dr. Arnold Saslow, acquired early 1990s from the Captain Hinkle Estate, Conn, acquired 1960’s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Estimate: GBP 6000 - 9000