EGYPTIAN PTOLEMAIC BRONZE HANDLE WITH HEAD OF PHARAOH.

Lot no. 588

Estimate: £1,200 - £1,500

Sale date : 11/30/2025 at 2:00 PM

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Archaeology and Antiquities

Description

EGYPTIAN PTOLEMAIC BRONZE HANDLE WITH HEAD OF PHARAOH. Ca. 332 - 30 BC. A charming cast bronze handle from a casket or similar item. It depicts the head of a pharaoh, dressed the white crown of upper Egypt on its head. The pharaoh's face has naturalistic features. They are close together, with almond-shaped eyes, a wide nose above a large, full-lipped mouth. Thick eyebrows complete the face. The handle arches in a gentle curve. A thick loop projects from the top of the handle. Size: 50mm x 20mm; Weight: 10g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Bonhams, 16 May, 2002, Lot 418. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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