Bidspirit auction | EGYPTIAN FAIENCE FOUNDATION DEPOSIT PLAQUE

EGYPTIAN FAIENCE FOUNDATION DEPOSIT PLAQUE - New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1070 BC.A faience plaque of the conventional type found in foundation deposits of this period. The glaze was originally brilliant blue but is now considerably deteriorated. For additional information, see: J. Weinstein, 'Foundation Deposits in Ancient Egypt' 258 (unpublished thesis, 1973); B. Porter & R. Moss, 'Topographical Bibliography of Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphic Texts, Reliefs, and Paintings' III.Size: 90mm x 40mm; Weight: 35gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from H. Nowes, Ancient Art.