A Published Egyptian Turquoise Faience Tile, Old Kingdom, Reign of Pharaoh Djoser, Dynasty III , ca. 2686–2613 BCE
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the slightly convex front face with broad rectangular lugs at the back, horizontally pierced; sign hieroglyph incised on the back. Originally part of a set of two; reportedly from the Step Pyramid complex at Saqqara. These faience tiles were designed to imitate the appearance of colored reed matting that once adorned the palace of the pharaoh. It is likely that this tile originated from the southern tomb complex associated with Djoser’s Step Pyramid.
Published: Charles Ede, "Antiquities" Catalog 141, object #41
Medium: Faience
Dimensions: Height: 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm), Width: 1 1/4 inches (3.17 cm)
Condition: Very good; minor surface wear consistent with age.
Provenance: Thilo and lzora Steinschulte private collection, VA, acquired in 1993 from Charles Ede, London, catalog 141, Item 41, then by descent. Accompanied by a copy of the original collector's paperwork, invoice and publication.
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