71 - Egyptian Fragment of a Naophorus Statue. New Kingdom, 18th-20th Dynasty, 1540-1069 B.C. Fragment of a kneeling figure offering a naos (shrine) before him, on a substantial plinth; preserving both knees of the main figure, a lower portion of the naos containing the lower legs of a seated deity holding a staff or sceptre, with traces of hieroglyphic inscription on the naos front and sides, and on the preserved top edge of the plinth. Cf. Bierbrier, M.L., Hieroglyphic texts from Egyptian stelae, etc., in the British Museum, Part 10, London, 1982, pl.36-39, for a fragmentary naophorous statue containing the seated figure of Ptah. 5.75 kg total including stand, 16.5 cm wide (6 1/2 in.).

Egyptian Fragment of a Naophorus Statue. New Kingdom, 18th-20th Dynasty, 1540-1069 B.C. Fragment of a kneeling figure offering a naos (shrine) before him, on a substantial plinth; preserving both knees of the main figure, a lower portion of the naos containing the lower legs of a seated deity holding a staff or sceptre, with traces of hieroglyphic inscription on the naos front and sides, and on the preserved top edge of the plinth. Cf. Bierbrier, M.L., Hieroglyphic texts from Egyptian stelae, etc., in the British Museum, Part 10, London, 1982, pl.36-39, for a fragmentary naophorous statue containing the seated figure of Ptah. 5.75 kg total including stand, 16.5 cm wide (6 1/2 in.). UK collection, acquired 1970s-1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13520-263439. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.