AN EGYPTIAN LIMESTONE SACRED COBRA IN HIGH RELIEF, ROMAN CIRCA 1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.

AN EGYPTIAN LIMESTONE SACRED COBRA IN HIGH RELIEF ROMAN, CIRCA 1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D. Carved with details of scales on the body and hood, with an oval object, possibly a basket with trailing streamers, surmounting the head, modern mount 29cm high, 21.5cm wide Provenance: Collected by Gustave Jequier (1868-1946) Christie's New York, Antiquities, 4 June 2008, lot 27, where purchased by Robert Kime Condition Report: Overall, in good condition with much of the incised decoration on the body of the snake clearly visible. The surface has a patchy darker patination and shows some wear in places. There are some chips and losses to the edges of the background and some minor surface abrasion to the mouth, some chips and abrasion to the basket and tip of the tail, with some surface wear throughout. With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. No further provenance paperwork Available Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. Dreweatts thank Joanna van der Lande for her help cataloguing and condition reporting for this sale All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.Condition Report Disclaimer