Bidspirit Auktion | PTOLEMAIC BRONZE HANDLE WITH HEAD

PTOLEMAIC BRONZE HANDLE WITH HEAD OF PHARAOH - Ca. 332 - 30 BCA charming cast bronze handle from a casket or similar item. It depicts the head of a pharaoh, dressed the white crown of upper Egypt on its head. The pharaoh's face has naturalistic features. They are close together, with almond-shaped eyes, a wide nose above a large, full-lipped mouth. Thick eyebrows complete the face. The handle arches in a gentle curve. A thick loop projects from the top of the handle.Size: 50mm x 20mm; Weight: 10gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Bonhams, 16 May, 2002, Lot 418. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.