Bidspirit auction | EGYPTIAN GLASS FACE INLAY

EGYPTIAN GLASS FACE INLAY - New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC. A black glass face inlay depicting a profile view of a human head with a pronounced jawline and elongated chin. A deeply recessed eye is outlined with a raised contour, and the upper lid extends into a cosmetic line tapering towards the temple. The eyebrow is slightly arched and rendered in relief. A straight nose features a defined bridge and a subtly flared nostril. A well-defined ear sits slightly higher in relation to the eye. The underside remains flat. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 7758, The Groppi Collection, Lot. 29 - 30Size: 22mm x 17mm; Weight: 3gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.