Bidspirit Auktion | EGYPTIAN AMARNA PERIOD PAINTED RELIEF

EGYPTIAN AMARNA PERIOD PAINTED RELIEF OF AKETHATEN - Ca. 1346 - 1330 BCAn Egyptian sandstone relief showing King Akethaten's figure facing left. The features are well-defined and the neck is elegant. The face is perfectly proportioned with plump lips, a straight nose, an almond-shaped eye, large shoulders, and a long scepter. The rays of the god Aten reach out to lap the king and enlighten him with divine wisdom. For similar see: Slab-Stela of Wepemnofret, California University (G 1201).Size: 175mm x 160mm; Weight: 2.1kgProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Rupert Wace, Ancient Art. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.