Carved Head of a Pharaoh from France
20th century, in the style of Ancient Egypt
A small but powerful bust fragment, this carved stone pharaoh's head bears the hallmarks of ancient Egyptian portraiture — elongated almond-shaped eyes, refined nose and lips, and the iconic nemes headcloth framing the face. The stone's surface holds a dramatic two-tone patina: darkened across the face, warm and weathered throughout the body, with areas of natural erosion and mineral veining exposed.
Though not ancient, the figure evokes deep time. Its expression is serene, the gaze forward — composed, knowing. Whether understood as a study of classical forms, a sculptor’s homage, or a poetic ruin, it radiates presence and weight.
Found in a brocante market in Amboise, France.
Measurements: Approx. 5.25 in H x 4 in W x 3.5 in D (13.3 x 10.2 x 8.9 cm)
Material: Possibly alabaster or calcite stone
Origin: Unknown; likely 20th century, Egypt-inspired carving
Condition: Aged surface with visible abrasions, losses to nose and base, and mineral deposits.
9cmx8cm / 3.5×3”
20th century, in the style of Ancient Egypt
A small but powerful bust fragment, this carved stone pharaoh's head bears the hallmarks of ancient Egyptian portraiture — elongated almond-shaped eyes, refined nose and lips, and the iconic nemes headcloth framing the face. The stone's surface holds a dramatic two-tone patina: darkened across the face, warm and weathered throughout the body, with areas of natural erosion and mineral veining exposed.
Though not ancient, the figure evokes deep time. Its expression is serene, the gaze forward — composed, knowing. Whether understood as a study of classical forms, a sculptor’s homage, or a poetic ruin, it radiates presence and weight.
Found in a brocante market in Amboise, France.
Measurements: Approx. 5.25 in H x 4 in W x 3.5 in D (13.3 x 10.2 x 8.9 cm)
Material: Possibly alabaster or calcite stone
Origin: Unknown; likely 20th century, Egypt-inspired carving
Condition: Aged surface with visible abrasions, losses to nose and base, and mineral deposits.
9cmx8cm / 3.5×3”
20th century, in the style of Ancient Egypt
A small but powerful bust fragment, this carved stone pharaoh's head bears the hallmarks of ancient Egyptian portraiture — elongated almond-shaped eyes, refined nose and lips, and the iconic nemes headcloth framing the face. The stone's surface holds a dramatic two-tone patina: darkened across the face, warm and weathered throughout the body, with areas of natural erosion and mineral veining exposed.
Though not ancient, the figure evokes deep time. Its expression is serene, the gaze forward — composed, knowing. Whether understood as a study of classical forms, a sculptor’s homage, or a poetic ruin, it radiates presence and weight.
Found in a brocante market in Amboise, France.
Measurements: Approx. 5.25 in H x 4 in W x 3.5 in D (13.3 x 10.2 x 8.9 cm)
Material: Possibly alabaster or calcite stone
Origin: Unknown; likely 20th century, Egypt-inspired carving
Condition: Aged surface with visible abrasions, losses to nose and base, and mineral deposits.
9cmx8cm / 3.5×3”