Creator Information
Anonymous
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Date Information
Unknown
Description
In pale green faience, found on the head of a mummy.
The helmet is of rounded form and terminates in a large bulb. The front bears an inscription, "Asar Hor Psamtek," - "The Osiris Hor Psamtek." Probably unique.
Provenance: Purchased by William Randolph Hearst from MacGregor Collection Sale, Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge, London, June 26 - July 6, 1922, through William Permain for $577.20; sold to Mr. Joseph Brummer, November 20, 1940 for $900 (sold with other items).
Rights
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Source
Photograph, William Randolph Hearst Archive, S/B lot 451, art #53, Album 7, p. 2