Bidspirit auction | EGYPTIAN WOODEN FIGURINES FROM A

EGYPTIAN WOODEN FIGURINES FROM A CEREMONIAL BOAT - Middle Kingdom, Ca. 2055 - 1790 BC. A collection of painted wooden components from an Egyptian ceremonial boat, including two kneeling male figures with red-painted bodies and white kilts, a rectangular chest painted in red and black, and two angled bollards. The elements are set on a modern acrylic base replicating the original layout of the boat.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number EA35204.Size: 115-225mm x 30-40mm; Weight: 900gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Boisgirard, 26 February 2003.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.