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An Egyptian Painted Wood Sarcophagus Fragment with a Boat Scene
Estimate: $800-$1,200
Sold
$4,500
Timed Auction
The Wonder Collection of Antiquities and Ancient A
Size
Height 14 7/8 inches (37.78 cm).
Description
An Egyptian Painted Wood Sarcophagus Fragment with a Boat Scene
Late Period to Ptolemaic Period, 664-30 B.C.
Height 14 7/8 inches (37.78 cm).
Condition
Inspected under UV light and 10x loupe. Some notable losses, particularly along edges. Large surface crack down middle. Other splits to wood. Composed of two boards of wood that appear to have been reattached/repaired with glue. Overall in fine and attractive condition. See additional images. Height with affixed stand 17 1/4 inches (43.82 cm).
Provenance
Provenance:Donald Wonder (1938-2023), California & New Jersey, prior to 1998; thence by descent. [Inv. no. 16]
Quantity
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