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Description
Description
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC. An engraved alabaster plaquette depicting a waterbird with a raised head and folded wings, rendered in a naturalistic manner with detailed wing features. Size: 110mm x 80mm; Weight: 275g. Provenance: Private UK collection; acquired on the French market in the 1970s. This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Period and Time
Period and Time
Late Period (664–332 BC)
A time of resurgence in Egyptian culture and art, the Late Period marked the final phase of native Egyptian rule before Persian and then Greek conquest. It was known for a return to earlier traditions, high-quality craftsmanship, and increased foreign influence.
Material
Material
Limestone:
Limestone is a durable sedimentary rock widely used in ancient Egyptian architecture and sculpture. Its soft, workable texture made it ideal for detailed carvings, while its natural light color gave a refined, elegant appearance to ritual and everyday objects.
Provenance
Provenance
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