Egyptian Polychrome Pectoral Sections
Two colorful Egyptian Polychrome Pectoral Sections of great antiquity, their preservation due to dry, desert heat and shielding from sunlight for millennium.
Ancient wood, lotus and necklace designs. Circa 1070-712 BC, Third Intermediate Period.
“Pectorals often featured intricate designs and religious symbolism. They were adorned with images of deities, protective symbols, and hieroglyphic inscriptions. Pectorals served both a decorative and religious purpose, as they were believed to provide protection and divine favor to the wearer.” —The Egyptian Museum, Cairo.
Ex. Sothebys.com, lot 3K7K2, February 3, 2002.
Section 1:11 in x 3.5 in / 28 cm x 9 cm
Section 2:12 in x 3.5 in / 30.5 cm x 9 cm
Two colorful Egyptian Polychrome Pectoral Sections of great antiquity, their preservation due to dry, desert heat and shielding from sunlight for millennium.
Ancient wood, lotus and necklace designs. Circa 1070-712 BC, Third Intermediate Period.
“Pectorals often featured intricate designs and religious symbolism. They were adorned with images of deities, protective symbols, and hieroglyphic inscriptions. Pectorals served both a decorative and religious purpose, as they were believed to provide protection and divine favor to the wearer.” —The Egyptian Museum, Cairo.
Ex. Sothebys.com, lot 3K7K2, February 3, 2002.
Section 1:11 in x 3.5 in / 28 cm x 9 cm
Section 2:12 in x 3.5 in / 30.5 cm x 9 cm
Two colorful Egyptian Polychrome Pectoral Sections of great antiquity, their preservation due to dry, desert heat and shielding from sunlight for millennium.
Ancient wood, lotus and necklace designs. Circa 1070-712 BC, Third Intermediate Period.
“Pectorals often featured intricate designs and religious symbolism. They were adorned with images of deities, protective symbols, and hieroglyphic inscriptions. Pectorals served both a decorative and religious purpose, as they were believed to provide protection and divine favor to the wearer.” —The Egyptian Museum, Cairo.
Ex. Sothebys.com, lot 3K7K2, February 3, 2002.
Section 1:11 in x 3.5 in / 28 cm x 9 cm
Section 2:12 in x 3.5 in / 30.5 cm x 9 cm