Asta Bidspirit | EGYPTIAN RED TERRACOTTA CONCUBINE STATUETTE

EGYPTIAN RED TERRACOTTA CONCUBINE STATUETTE - Middle Kingdom, Second Intermediate Period, Ca. 2055 - 1550 BC.An Egyptian terracotta statuette of a concubine, made in an extremely stylised manner, with a large neck connected to a head. The head comprises two narrow, long, closed eyes and a stylised wig, with two raised arms touching the head. The red terracotta is a typical material from the Fayyum area. These statuettes were characteristic of the Middle Kingdom period. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction, 21015, Antiquities: Including Ancient Engraved Gems Formerly In The G. Sangiorgi Collection Part Iv, Lot. 2.Size: 40mm x 50mm; Weight: 61gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Pierre Berge, 1 Dec. 2011, lot 49. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.