A Published Egyptian Schist Fragment inscribed for the 'Daughter of the King', Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE

Finely incised on a dark schist fragment, this piece preserves a vertical column of hieroglyphs including the phrase sȝt-nsw, “Daughter of the King.” Although only a portion of the original inscription survives, the confident carving and formulaic titulature point to a Late Period date, when dedicatory temple and tomb inscriptions frequently named royal women associated with priestly or cultic roles. Such fragments likely derived from architectural or commemorative elements within temple precincts.  Published: Charles Ede, "Writing and Lettering in Antiquity" Catalog X, object #21.Medium: Schist Dimensions: Height: 1 3/4 x 2 inches (4.4 x 5 cm) Condition: Fragmentary, but in good, stable condition with clear incised hieroglyphs. Provenance: Thilo and Izora Steinschulte private collection, VA, acquired in 1984 from Charles Ede, Ltd., London, Catalogue X, 10-84, then by descent. Accompanied by a copy of the original collector's paperwork. Published: Ede, "Writing and Lettering in Antiqui