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Egyptian Antiquities2
Egyptian, Cartonage Panel, Winged Isis, Ptolemaic Priod, 304 - 30 B.C.
Egyptian, Limestone Concubine Figure Plaque, New Kingdom, 1567 - 1085 B.C.
From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
These figures were believed to be magical concubines for the deceased. This object may have been the lid for a box.
Egypt or Levant, Conical Game Piece, c. 300 - 100 B.C.
Senet, from Egypt, is man's oldest board game. In Egypt, it was often placed in tombs because it was used in a religious gaming ritual performed in or near the tomb in accordance with the Book of the Dead. It was also intended as pastime for the afterlife. The game is also found in graves in the Levant and as far as Cyprus and Crete.
Egypt, Black Slate Dish, Hellenic - Roman Period, 1st Century B.C. - 1st Century A.D.
From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
This type of dish may have been used as a cosmetic pallet.
Egyptian, FaienceAmphoriskos, Ptolemaic to Early Roman, 3rd Century B.C. - 1st Century A.D.
Egyptian, Terracotta Concubine Bust, Early Dynastic, 3100 - 2700 B.C.
From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
Egyptian, Limestone Concubine Figure Plaque, New Kingdom, 1567 - 1085 B.C.
From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
These figures were believed to be magical concubines for the deceased. This object may have been the lid for a box.
Egypt or Levant, Conical Game Piece, c. 300 - 100 B.C.
Senet, from Egypt, is man's oldest board game. In Egypt, it was often placed in tombs because it was used in a religious gaming ritual performed in or near the tomb in accordance with the Book of the Dead. It was also intended as pastime for the afterlife. The game is also found in graves in the Levant and as far as Cyprus and Crete.Egypt, Black Slate Dish, Hellenic - Roman Period, 1st Century B.C. - 1st Century A.D.
From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years. This type of dish may have been used as a cosmetic pallet.
Egyptian, FaienceAmphoriskos, Ptolemaic to Early Roman, 3rd Century B.C. - 1st Century A.D.
Egyptian, Terracotta Concubine Bust, Early Dynastic, 3100 - 2700 B.C.
From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.
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