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DescriptionProperty from the Collection of Axel VervoordtAn Egyptian Peridotite Torso of a ManPtolemaic Period, 305-30 B.C.
the back pillar with trapezoidal top, and carved with an inscription translating, in the five columns, ”Hathor-Neb(et)-Hetepet (i.e. Lady of Hetepet) and Atum of the August Sycomore in Hetepet…;…he/his…,the Golden One, the Majesty/Person of the West (?), Lady (?), of the August Sycomore, Golden One, who embraces every heart(?)…; Great One (?); Greetings, Opener (i.e. Revealer) of the Face (?)…he/his…Grain-Goddess Lofty of Heart, who comes(?) as(?) the Lady of (?) the Eye(?)…,” and in the three lines at the top, “Hes-Sheri (i.e. Hes Jr.), Venerated One of Atum of the August Sycomore in Hetep (et)”Height 14 cm.Condition reportFragmentary as shown. Shallow chips on proper left arm and back of proper left shoulder blade, minor nicks and scratches elsewhere. Remains of what appears to be marine incrustation both on polished surfaces and on breaks. Rests on a metal stand.
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Geneva private collection
Ariadne Galleries, New York
acquired by the present owner from the above in 2013LiteratureChristie’s, New York, December 5th, 2012, no. 143, illus.Catalogue noteThe text refers to a local tree deity, Atum-Nehet, probably from the region of Heliopolis.