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Torso of an Amarnan princess (© Bolton Museum & Art Gallery)
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© Bolton Museum & Art Gallery

Torso of an Amarnan princess

Artist: Egyptian

Location: Bolton Museum & Art Gallery

Dimensions: height: 52cm

Grant:

Amount Paid: £75,000 (Total: £439,767; tax remission)

Vendor: Through Christie, Manson and Woods Ltd

Review number: 5202 (2003)

Provenance:
The provenance has been exposed as forged.

Description:
This statue has been exposed as a forgery and is currently the subject of a case which is sub judice.

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