Figure (Forgery)

1973.4.437

Information

Seated king, with a green glaze now flaking off (attempt at faking faience?). CONDITION NOTE 1998: Surface loss and cracking, surface dirt, some parts loose, chipped. Wellcome Historical Medical Museum accession number A106475: "FIGURE. Plaster, green glazed; seat human; the head of faience. (Glaze much worn). 4½" x 2¾" x 1¼". Egyptian. Purchased at Stevens', London, 24 March 1931 Lot 373.