Pharaoh Thutmose IV stele sold at TEFAF New York by David Aaron
At TEFAF New York's opening day, the antiquities gallery David Aaron made headlines by selling an ancient Egyptian limestone stele estimated to be around 3,300 years old. Originating from the reign of Pharaoh Thutmose IV, who ruled circa 1401–1391 BC, this artifact was acquired by a private collector. The stele features a depiction of Thutmose IV presenting offerings to the god Atum, adorned with the double crown symbolizing Upper and Lower Egypt. Accompanying hieroglyphics display both Atum's and the king's names. The exhibit showcased various treasures from Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Bronze Age British cultures.
Key facts
- David Aaron sold a 3,300-year-old Egyptian stele on the opening day of TEFAF New York.
- The stele dates to the reign of Pharaoh Thutmose IV (c. 1401–1391 BC).
- The stele was previously owned by the co-founder of modern professional bodybuilding.
- The buyer is a private collector.
- The limestone stele depicts Pharaoh Thutmose IV offering plants to the god Atum.
- Atum wears the double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt and holds an ankh and was sceptre.
- Hieroglyphs above Atum record his name; the king’s name is also inscribed.
- The stele was shown alongside Classical Greek, Roman, Bronze Age British, and ancient Egyptian pieces.
Entities
Institutions
- David Aaron
- TEFAF New York
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- New York
- United States