Bidspirit auction | EGYPTIAN TERRACOTTA CONCUBINE STATUETTE

EGYPTIAN TERRACOTTA CONCUBINE STATUETTE - Second Intermediate Period, Ca. 1790 - 1550 BC.An Egyptian terracotta statuette of a concubine, made in an extremely stylised manner, with a narrow neck connected to a head. The head comprises two narrow, long, closed eyes, a stylised wig and two pierced ears. These statuettes were characteristic of the Middle Kingdom period. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction, 21015, Antiquities: Including Ancient Engraved Gems Formerly In The G. Sangiorgi Collection Part Iv, Lot. 2.Size: 35mm x 40mm; Weight: 37gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Pierre Berge, 1 Dec. 2011, lot 50. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.