Egyptian Sandstone Relief Section with Vulture and Bust of an Offering Bearer
Old Kingdom, circa 2300 B.C. A sandstone relief section of sub-rectangular form, carved in raised relief with the bust of an offering bearer in profile left, above a vulture standing right; remaining traces of flesh-coloured pigment to the figure, together with the start of a hieroglyphic text to the top right of the section; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 523 grams total, 23 cm high including stand (9 in.). with Bonhams 22 September 1998, lot 83. Private collection of Professor Kenneth Graham, London, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Bonhams catalogue pages.