Egyptian 19th Dynasty Limestone Relief of a Captive

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Exceptional Antiquities, Asian, Ethnographic

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Feb 18, 2021

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• Lot Description
  Egypt, New Kingdom, Early 19th Dynasty, ca. 1292 to 1250 BCE. Finely carved from limestone, a wonderful relief of a captive delineated with a profile head presenting a visage comprised of an almond-shaped lidded eye, an arched brow, a naturalistic nose, slightly-parted full lips, and a neatly manicured beard, with the hand raised in a submissive gesture. During the 19th and 20th dynasties, large-scale relief carvings were created for temples, and the most exciting theme was war. Sculptors commemorated the battles of Ramses II (reigned 1279 to 13 BCE) at Kadesh (Thebes and Abu Simbel) as well as the triumph of Ramses III (reigned 1186 to 1155 BCE) who emerged victorious against the Libyans and the Sea Peoples (Madinat Habu). Egypt certainly dominated in Syria-Palestine and Nubia during the 19th dynasty, and Ramses II - the third pharaoh of the 19th Dynasty - is known for extensive building programs and colossal statues. Perhaps this relief was created to commemorate Egyptian imperial domination during his era. Size: 8" W x 14.75" H (20.3 cm x 37.5 cm)
  
  Reliefs are some of the most famous genres of art from ancient Egypt. They lined the walls of tombs, temples, and palaces, and have a specific visual style of sharply rendered profile figures that persisted in Egypt for centuries. Artisans created them in several steps. First, they carved the scene in low relief. Next, they divided the drawing surface into a grid using string coated in red pigment. Archaeologists have found models divided into grids to help artists better understand the proportions of these monumental works. The painting of the reliefs was then executed a single color at a time. Egyptian pigments came from local minerals, and red pigment which we see traces of on this relief, was made from iron oxides ground and mixed with a plant or animal-based adhesive.
  
  Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex 5th Avenue collection, acquired from Jerome M. Eisenberg, Royal Athena Galleries, New York City, New York, USA July 2nd, 1983, inventory no. BLL02, invoice #2270
  
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  Condition

  A fragment from a larger relief with chips to peripheries and normal surface wear with scuffs and abraded areas as shown. Traces of red pigment on the surface. Chips to peripheries. Verso is uncarved.
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