Vintage Italian Grand Tour Model of Egyptian Queen Nefertiti After an Antique

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Lovely Late 20th century Italian made, Grand Tour style miniature table article, a bust of Egyptian queen, wife of pharaoh … more Lovely Late 20th century Italian made, Grand Tour style miniature table article, a bust of Egyptian queen, wife of pharaoh Amenhotep IV.
The white composite bust of Nerfertitit is resting on the ebonized wood base with burl wood veneered top.

Nefertiti was the principal wife of the pharaoh Amenhotep IV (later Akhenaten), and lived in the 14th century BC. Written records providing concrete historical facts about her origins, her marriage, her family life, political status and death are scarce.

Dimensions: Height 7 in x Width 4.5 in x Depth 3.1 in
Condition: appears in good condition less