An Egyptian seated bronze figure of the scribe Imhotep, 26th dynasty, 630 - 525 BC, the figure with a papyrus scroll in his hands resting on his lap, his feet on a square base, 10cm, on a later ebonised wood stand, 12.5cm overall
A private collection from a deceased estate. Purchased from B A Seaby Ltd, 1985, for £470.
Sold for £2,700
An Egyptian seated bronze figure of the scribe Imhotep, 26th dynasty, 630 - 525 BC, the figure with a papyrus scroll in his hands resting on his lap, his feet on a square base, 10cm, on a later ebonised wood stand, 12.5cm overall
ProvenanceA private collection from a deceased estate. Purchased from B A Seaby Ltd, 1985, for £470.