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An Egyptian Limestone Relief Fragment with Amun-Re
An Egyptian Limestone Relief Fragment with Amun-Re
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An Egyptian Limestone Relief Fragment with Amun-Re
New Kingdom, 18th-20th Dynasty, 1550-1070 B.C.
Height 12 1/2 inches (31.75 cm).

Provenance:
Time Machine Company, Queens, New York. [Inv. no. 84.AAX]
Donald Wonder (1938-2023), New Jersey, where acquired from the above, 19 December 1984; thence by descent.

This fragment of Amun-Re, with hieroglyphs that read "Amun-Re Great of …", is missing its complete title. Amun, originally a minor deity, ascended to become the principal god of Thebes during Egypt's New Kingdom. His main place of worship was the significant Karnak Temple in Thebes. Known as "The Hidden One," Amun's significance grew such that he merged with Re, the respected sun god of Heliopolis, to become Amun-Re. This composite deity held numerous revered titles, including "King of the Gods," "Lord of Heaven," and "Lord of the Thrones of the Two Lands," suggesting the missing part of the inscription could have referenced any one of his many illustrious designations.
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An Egyptian Limestone Relief Fragment with Amun-Re

Estimate $2,000 - $3,000
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Antiquities and Ancient Art

May 23, 2024 11:00 AM EDT|
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