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Egyptian Cartonnage Sarcophagus Fragment, 21st Dynasty, Translated
21st Dynasty, ca 1069 - 945 BC. - Thebes, Egypt
A finely detailed cartonnage in multiple registers, featuring a good portrait of Anubis as the base and possibly two of the four sons of Horus in the upper register, with fragmentary funerary text that reads:
"... Ta-meh, the venerated one."
"... of the steward [...]-amun, true of voice, the venerated one."
"Words spoken by Nephthys to Osiris: [...] the one who is in the hour, so that Amun might waken..."
Condition: Fragment as shown in two parts with losses and cracks. Museum quality custom mount that aids stability. The back corner of the mount is damaged, but it presents extremely well.
Dimensions: Height: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) Width: 11 inches (28 cm)
Provenance: Ex Gimbels Brothers, NY acquired from Superior Stamp and Coin, CA in 1970 and then by descent to present owner.