An Egyptian granite vessel fragment with hieroglyphs
Late Period, 26th Dynasty, circa 664-525 B.C.
The curved fragment preserving the edge of the vessel, with hieroglyphic texts partially preserved along the flat top, reading 'the water with you is to refresh (or revive) the weary one', possibly referring to the deceased, named on the front as Imsety, 12.5cm wide, 7cm high注脚Provenance:
with Joseph Khawam & Co., Cairo.
René Girard (1923-2015) collection, Paris, acquired from the above 28 April 1969.
Brussels art market.
Private collection, Belgium.