Important statuette representing an anthropomorphic lioness - Lot 55

Lot n° 55
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Important statuette representing an anthropomorphic lioness - Lot 55
Important statuette representing an anthropomorphic lioness goddess sitting on a throne (probably a Sekhmet). She wears a smooth tripartite wig and a long tight dress. On the top of the skull, two holes were to be used to insert a headdress and a uraeus (now missing). The eyes were inlaid. Egyptian blue. Missing throne back, missing lower legs, worn face, significant chips to forearms and hands, scratches and wear. Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, 1069-664 BC H. (without the base) 19.7 cm. DL A similar example (especially in size) in the Metropolitan Museum, inv. no. 44.4.19. Provenance : Marguerite HACHE collection (1863- ca. 1942), then by inheritance. Marguerite Hache, traveller and passionate about the Arts, was the last daughter of Pierre Hache (1821-1917), famous porcelain manufacturer in Vierzon and general councillor of Cher.
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