Basalt Torso of a Striding Man

Culture: Egyptian

Period: Late period, 664-332 B.C.

Material: Basalt

Dimensions: 12.3 cm high

Price: 12 000 Euro

Ref: 1400

Provenance: Belgian private collection R. W., acquired in the 1960s to the 1970s. Thence in a Parisian gallery. 2017 acquired by the gallery Chenel.

Condition: Unrestored

Description: Very finely worked out basalt torso of a striding man. The arms are placed sideways along the body, the long, thin fingers are stretched out in parallel. The left leg is put forward. The man wears an apron with a central middle sash. A very elegant torso of fine basalt with a beautiful haptic. Mounted.