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TWO EGYPTIAN POLYCHROME GESSO PAINTED WOOD CANOPIC BOXES PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 304-30 B.C.
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2023年10月04日 开拍 / 2023年10月02日 截止委托
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TWO EGYPTIAN POLYCHROME GESSO PAINTED WOOD CANOPIC BOXES PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 304-30 B.C. Each formed of several pieces of wood in the form of a shrine with cavetto cornice, the foot of each of the rectangular slightly tapering walls decorated with a serekh pattern, representing a continuous enclosure, both sides of each box decorated with two of the Four Sons of Horus standing before identifying hieroglyphic text, the jackal-headed Duamutef and human-headed Imsety on one side, with baboon-headed Hapy and falcon-headed Qebehsenuef on the other side, the pairs of figures standing above two rows of alternating djed pillars and tit (Isis knot) symbols, the back of each box with a large djed pillar surmounted by an atef crown supported by two cow horns with a frontal solar disc and flanked by uraei, hieroglyphic text on one reading: "a royal offering formula to Osiris, Foremost of the West, Great God, Lord of Abydos", the other box similarly inscribed; one box, inscribed for Sesobek, with a frontal panel of Isis and Osiris each standing before a column of identifying text, with a chequerboard pattern above and below, two uraeus-flanked winged solar discs above; the second box inscribed for Senenuekemnetjer, the frontal panel with a seated figure of Osiris facing right, wearing an atef crown, holding the crook and flail, two uraeus-flanked winged solar discs above, two columns of hieroglyphs before him inscribed: "Recitation by Osiris, Foremost of the West: (O) Osiris, Venerated One, justified, Senenuekemnetjer. A Royal Offering formula (to) Osiris. Foremost of the West", a band of text below the throne Osiris. Foremost of the West", a band of text below the throne 54cm high, 27cm wide, 27cm deep Provenance: Gustave Jéquier (1868-1946) Collection Christie's, New York, Antiquities, 4 June 2008, lot 24, where purchased by Robert Kime Such boxes are usually decorated with the Four Sons of Horus, in conjunction with various symbols as is the case on these examples. As the Four Sons of Horus were associated with the viscera (internal organs) of the deceased, it is likely such boxes were canopic chests. According to Maarten Raven in D'Auria, Lacovara & Roehrig, Mummies & Magic, The Funerary Arts of Ancient Egypt, Boston 1988, pp.196-7, "usually the separately embalmed entrails were deposited in boxes or in four vases (the canopic jars), but from the reign of Ramesses V onward (1145-1141) these packages were also restored to the abdominal cavity or deposited between the legs of the mummy." Some such chests have been found with "bags of salt or potsherds.... apparently placed there in imitation of the proper custom." Condition Report: Condition: Made from several pieces of wood, constructed using dowels, some of which are slightly protruding, other which are revealed beneath chipped gesso. The lid now missing. One section of cornice detached on one box. One section of cornice missing on the other. The other sections of the cornice are loose. Both boxes are loose on their square base which is made from two sections of wood. Overall, the surface is worn and fragile with some chips to the gesso and wear to the paint. ? Box 1 (Sesobek): Front panel: the red painted body of the figure of Osiris is worn; the lower quarter of the decoration is particularly worn but still visible; the solar discs and uraei are more worn than the wings; Side panels: the decoration is pretty well preserved, though the lower half is more worn than the upper half, there is some damage to the gesso where some of the dowels are fitted, overall, there are vertical cracks to the surface where it is joined along the edges; Back panel: there is more wear along the upper and lower edge, some of the dowels protruding. Box 2 (Senenuekemnetjer): Front panel: the red painted body of Osiris is worn, while the details remain strongly pigmented; the lower quarter of the decoration is particularly worn but still visible, including the line of text; the solar discs and uraei are more worn than the wings; Side panels: the decoration is pretty well preserved, though the lower half is more worn than the upper half, there is some damage to the gesso where some of the dowels are fitted, overall, there are vertical cracks to the surface where it is joined along the edges; Back panel: there is more wear along the upper and lower edge, some of the dowels protruding, much of the original blue pigment on the dyed pillar now worn. With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. Dreweatts thank Joanna van der Lande for her help cataloguing and condition reporting for this sale All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. ? ? Condition Report Disclaimer

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