Old Kingdom Egypt. King Djoser (Zoser), 2668-2649 BC

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Old Kingdom Burial-Chamber Wall Tiles
King Djoser, 3rd Dynasty Pharaoh, 2668-2649 BC. Unique from this tomb!
Cf. F. Dunn Friedman, Gifts of the Nile: Ancient Egyptian Faience. (London, 1998), p. 72 and 180, nos. 17-20 for examples.

Old Kingdom, 2686-2181 BC, Third Dynasty, (2686-2613 BC).
Great blue-green faience tile. With rear piercing on back for mounting in a central, raised area. They are frequently attributed to the Step Pyramid of Djoser and the surrounding complexes in Saqqara. Heiroglyphic indicator engraved on back to indicate where on the wall it should be placed. 58x37mm. Chipped in areas. Glaze a bit faded. Cf. F. Dunn Friedman, Gifts of the Nile: Ancient Egyptian Faience (London, 1998), p. 180, 17-20 for type. #TF019B: $1000 SOLD - Ask about alternate!

A wall from the burial chamber of Djoser, showing the original orientation of tiles such as these. This is in the British Museum.

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Old Kingdom Egypt, c. 2668-2649 BC. Bright blue faience wall tile. Back with a heiroglyphic indicator (at bottom in photo), holed where it would have been attached to the wall in ancient times. Some edge chipping, otherwise intact with gorgeous color! 54x34 mm (2 1/8" x 1 1/4"). Ex-Timeline auctions, London; ex-London private collection, acquired between 1950-1969. #6030192: $899 SOLD

Old Kingdom Egypt, c. 2668-2649 BC. Nice and large blue-green faience wall tile. Holed where it would have been attached to the wall in ancient times. Light chipping around edges, otherwise intact and very nice with great color. 60x38 mm (2 3/8" x 1 1/2") and thick. Ex-Los Angeles, Ca private collection, purchased at a New York gallery. #AE2469: SOLD

Old Kingdom, 2686-2181 BC, Third Dynasty, (2686-2613 BC).
Great blue-green faience tile. With rear piercing on back for mounting in a central, raised area. They are frequently attributed to the Step Pyramid of Djoser and the surrounding complexes in Saqqara. Dimensions: 58x36mm. Chipped in areas. Glaze a bit faded. Cf. F. Dunn Friedman, Gifts of the Nile: Ancient Egyptian Faience (London, 1998), p. 180, 17-20. From the Carl Devries Collection; ex-CNG. #AE2524: SOLD

Old Kingdom, 2686-2181 BC, Third Dynasty, (2686-2613 BC).
Great blue-green faience tile. With rear piercing on back for mounting in a central, raised area. They are frequently attributed to the Step Pyramid of Djoser and the surrounding complexes in Saqqara. Heiroglyphic indicator engraved on back to indicate where on the wall it should be placed. 58x36mm. Chipped in areas. Glaze a bit faded. Cf. F. Dunn Friedman, Gifts of the Nile: Ancient Egyptian Faience (London, 1998), p. 180, 17-20 for type. #TF019D: $950 SOLD

Old Kingdom, 2686-2181 BC, Third Dynasty, (2686-2613 BC).
Great blue-green faience tile. With rear piercing on back for mounting in a central, raised area. They are frequently attributed to the Step Pyramid of Djoser and the surrounding complexes in Saqqara. Heiroglyphic indicator engraved on back to indicate where on the wall it should be placed. 57x35mm. Chipped in areas. Glaze a bit faded. Cf. F. Dunn Friedman, Gifts of the Nile: Ancient Egyptian Faience (London, 1998), p. 180, 17-20 for type. #TF019E: $1000 SOLD

Old Kingdom, 2686-2181 BC, Third Dynasty, (2686-2613 BC).
Great blue-green faience tile. With rear piercing on back for mounting in a central, raised area. They are frequently attributed to the Step Pyramid of Djoser and the surrounding complexes in Saqqara. Dimensions: 60x38mm. Chipped in areas. Glaze a bit faded. Cf. F. Dunn Friedman, Gifts of the Nile: Ancient Egyptian Faience (London, 1998), p. 180, 17-20. From the Carl Devries Collection; ex-CNG. #AE2504: $750 SOLD

Old Kingdom, 2686-2181 BC, Third Dynasty, (2686-2613 BC).
Great blue-green faience tile. With rear piercing on back for mounting in a central, raised area. They are frequently attributed to the Step Pyramid of Djoser and the surrounding complexes in Saqqara. Dimensions: 58x36mm. Chipped in areas. Glaze a bit faded. Cf. F. Dunn Friedman, Gifts of the Nile: Ancient Egyptian Faience (London, 1998), p. 180, 17-20. From the Carl Devries Collection; ex-CNG. #AE2511: SOLD

Old Kingdom Egypt, c. 2668-2649 BC. Large blue-green faience wall tile. Back with a heiroglyphic indicator at top, holed where it would have been attached to the wall in ancient times. Corner chipped, otherwise intact! 60x36 mm (2 1/4" x 1 3/8") and thick and heavy for these. Ex-Timeline auctions, London; ex-London private collection, acquired between 1950-1969. #6030191: SOLD