An Egyptian Limestone Relief Fragment with a Pharaoh
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An Egyptian Limestone Relief Fragment with a Pharaoh
New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty, 1307-1196 B.C.
Height 9 3/4 inches (24.77 cm).
Provenance:
Donald Wonder (1938-2023), California & New Jersey, prior to 1998; thence by descent. [Inv. no. 36]
This limestone fragment, distinguished by its squared beard and flail, likely represents a pharaoh. Though the fragment's edges are broken, obscuring some hieroglyphs, traces of text suggest phrases like "lord of [...]". The full phrase might be "lord of the Set-animal," indicating a connection to the god Set, the deity of war and chaos. New Kingdom pharaohs, especially those from the 19th and 20th Dynasties, often displayed devotion to Set, whose fierce attributes resonated with rulers who fought off the Hyksos. Many pharaohs during this era embraced Set's symbolism, incorporating his hieroglyphic representation into their names to reflect their strength and warrior spirit.
New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty, 1307-1196 B.C.
Height 9 3/4 inches (24.77 cm).
Provenance:
Donald Wonder (1938-2023), California & New Jersey, prior to 1998; thence by descent. [Inv. no. 36]
This limestone fragment, distinguished by its squared beard and flail, likely represents a pharaoh. Though the fragment's edges are broken, obscuring some hieroglyphs, traces of text suggest phrases like "lord of [...]". The full phrase might be "lord of the Set-animal," indicating a connection to the god Set, the deity of war and chaos. New Kingdom pharaohs, especially those from the 19th and 20th Dynasties, often displayed devotion to Set, whose fierce attributes resonated with rulers who fought off the Hyksos. Many pharaohs during this era embraced Set's symbolism, incorporating his hieroglyphic representation into their names to reflect their strength and warrior spirit.
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Height with stand 11 1/2 inches (29.21 cm).
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An Egyptian Limestone Relief Fragment with a Pharaoh
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