An Egyptian bronze figure of Maat. Late Period, after 700 B.C.

Shown seated, with recessed eyes, wearing a tripartite wig with a hole in the crown for insertion of her symbol, the feather of Truth, 41/8in (10.5cm) high, mounted. Sold for £6,600

Provenance: Collection of Dr John Winnie, St Mary's Georgia, USA.

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