Bidspirit auction | COLLECTION OF EGYPTIAN LEATHER SANDALS

COLLECTION OF EGYPTIAN LEATHER SANDALS - Ca. AD 1 - 300. A collection of three leather shoe soles. Each is cut from thick hide with stitch-holes running along the perimeter. The pair on the left and right retain partial side flaps or strap attachments, while the central example has a more deeply scooped interior. Displayed in a modern frame. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number EA26780. Size: 325mm x 245mm; Weight: 950g Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.