Kneeling Priestess


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Ancient Egyptian
"Kneeling Priestess", New Kingdom
Sold on eBay
by seller "C"
Ended: Nov-06-05
On
auction is a very rare ancient Egyptian "Kneeling Priestess",
from the New Kingdom Period(1539-1075 B.C.). We acquired this item last
month from a private collection in Egypt. It has been in this collection
for over 50 years and its true provenance is unknown. This beautiful
piece is carved from stone and has only a few minor flaws. It is broken
at the middle portion and she is missing her arms. She is depicted in
a humble kneeling position making an offering to the gods. She has a
long wig tied in the back with a "Tyet Knot" ribbon, likely
symbolic for the "Knot of Isis". On her head is a crown also
similar to many Isis statues and reliefs. She is bare breasted, has
necklacing and a kilt-like dress with a sash that is tied in a "Tyet
Knot" style. The enitre base is surrounded with faintly visible
hieroglyphics. This item has significant age wear but is truly a work
of art! This is a one of
a kind antiquity and we may never be able to aquire another one of this
particular type and style! Don't lose the opportunity
to add this beautiful relic to your ancient Egyptian collection!
FAKE
Ancient Egyptian
"Kneeling Priestess"
Sold on eBay
by seller "A"
Winning bid: US $158.49
Ended: Nov-09-05
The
above listed item is from the New Kingdom,(1539-1075 B.C.E.). This rare
item is made from stone composite and depicts a kneeling priestess in
a humble position making an offering to the gods. She has a long wig
tied in the back with a "Tyet Knot" ribbon, likely symbolic
for the "Knot of Isis". On her head is a crown also similar
to many Isis statues and reliefs. She is bare breasted, has necklacing
and a kilt-like dress with a sash that is tied in a "Tyet Knot"
style. The enitre base is surrounded with visible hieroglyphics. She
has one arm missing and the piece has areas encrustation and age wear.
These type of priestess statues are very hard to acquire. The
reason for the item being available is due to the vast extent of archeological
findings, thousands of years in Egyptian burials and also the proliferation
of these said items in older private collections worldwide.