2021.41.139

Object Title
Kneeling Priest, Pouring Libation
Measurements
H. 4.9 × W. 2 × D. 2.2 cm (1 15/16 × 13/16 × 7/8 in.)
Creation Date
Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, ca. 664–200 B.C.
Credit Line
Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020
Museum Contact
provenance.research@metmuseum.org
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/329919
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Created before 400 AD
Provenance Information
[Before 1974 with Michael Abemayor, New York]; [from Abemayor estate, 1977]; from 1977 and until 2020, collection of Nanette B. Kelekian, New York
Exhibition Information
None.
Publication Information
None.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Gift or bequest expected or on loan prior to 2008
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The object qualifies as an exception to the 1970 rule because Nanette Kelekian signed a will prior to 2008 that documents her intent to bequeath the work to the Museum.

2021.41.126

Object Title
Shabti inscribed for Nesbanebdjed
Measurements
H. 17.3 × W. 5 × D. 3.7 cm (6 13/16 × 1 15/16 × 1 7/16 in.)
Creation Date
Late Period, Dynasty 30, ca. 380–342 B.C.
Credit Line
Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020
Museum Contact
provenance.research@metmuseum.org
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/329905
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Created before 400 AD
Provenance Information
Probably found in 1902, tomb of Nesbanedjed at Tell er-Roba, excavated by the Egyptian Antiquities Service, Egypt; probably with Charles D. Kelekian, New York; after 1970 and until 2020, collection of Nanette B. Kelekian, New York.
Exhibition Information
None.
Publication Information
M. J. E. Quibell, 1902. "Note on a tomb found at Tell er Roba," ASAE 3, pp. 245-249.
H. de Meulenaere and P. Mackay, 1976. Mendes II. Warminister, UK: Aris & Phillips, pp. 14-15
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Gift or bequest expected or on loan prior to 2008
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The object qualifies as an exception to the 1970 rule because Nanette Kelekian signed a will prior to 2008 that documents her intent to bequeath the work to the Museum. Additionally, Charles D. Kelekian (d. 1982) had a practice of collecting many works once owned by the Dikran G. Kelekian gallery, dissolved in 1952. He transferred many of these works to his daughter, Nanette, during his lifetime. Her records indicate this work was transferred after 1970.

2021.41.121

Object Title
Macrophallic Figurine
Measurements
H. 3.6 × L. 5.6 × D. 2 cm (1 7/16 × 2 3/16 × 13/16 in.)
Creation Date
Ptolemaic Period, ca. 332–30 B.C.
Credit Line
Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020
Museum Contact
provenance.research@metmuseum.org
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/329899
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Created before 400 AD
Provenance Information
Probably with Charles D. Kelekian, New York; after 1970 and until 2020, collection of Nanette B. Kelekian, New York
Exhibition Information
None.
Publication Information
None.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Gift or bequest expected or on loan prior to 2008
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The object qualifies as an exception to the 1970 rule because Nanette Kelekian signed a will prior to 2008 that documents her intent to bequeath the work to the Museum. Additionally, Charles D. Kelekian (d. 1982) had a practice of collecting many works once owned by the Dikran G. Kelekian gallery, dissolved in 1952. He transferred many of these works to his daughter, Nanette, during his lifetime. Her records indicate this work was transferred after 1970.

2021.41.117

Object Title
Statuette of a flutist
Measurements
H. 5.5 × W. 1.8 × D. 2 cm (2 3/16 × 11/16 × 13/16 in.)
Creation Date
Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, ca. 4th century B.C. or later
Credit Line
Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020
Museum Contact
provenance.research@metmuseum.org
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/329895
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Created before 400 AD
Provenance Information
[Before 1974 with Michael Abemayor, New York]; purchase, Nanette B. Kelekian from Abemayor estate, 1977; from 1977 and until 2020, collection of Nanette B. Kelekian, New York
Exhibition Information
None.
Publication Information
None.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Gift or bequest expected or on loan prior to 2008
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The object qualifies as an exception to the 1970 rule because Nanette Kelekian signed a will prior to 2008 that documents her intent to bequeath the work to the Museum.

2021.41.83

Object Title
Relief Plaque with head of a goddess or a queen
Measurements
L. 13 × H. 7.1 × Th. 1.5 cm (5 1/8 × 2 13/16 × 9/16 in.)
Creation Date
Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, ca. 400–200 B.C.
Credit Line
Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020
Museum Contact
provenance.research@metmuseum.org
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/329861
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Created before 400 AD
Provenance Information
Probably with Charles D. Kelekian, New York; after 1970 and until 2020, collection of Nanette B. Kelekian, New York
Exhibition Information
None.
Publication Information
None.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Gift or bequest expected or on loan prior to 2008
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The object qualifies as an exception to the 1970 rule because Nanette Kelekian signed a will prior to 2008 that documents her intent to bequeath the work to the Museum. Additionally, Charles D. Kelekian (d. 1982) had a practice of collecting many works once owned by the Dikran G. Kelekian gallery, dissolved in 1952. He transferred many of these works to his daughter, Nanette, during his lifetime. Her records indicate this work was transferred after 1970.

2021.41.82

Object Title
Relief plaque depicting a royal figure
Measurements
H. 11.3 × W. 14.1 × Th. 1.8 cm (4 7/16 × 5 9/16 × 11/16 in.)
Creation Date
Ptolemaic Period, 3rd century B.C.
Credit Line
Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020
Museum Contact
provenance.research@metmuseum.org
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/329860
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Created before 400 AD
Provenance Information
[From Bruce and Ingrid McAlpine, London, 1976]; after 1976 until 2020, collection of Nanette B. Kelekian, New York
Exhibition Information
None.
Publication Information
None.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Gift or bequest expected or on loan prior to 2008
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The object qualifies as an exception to the 1970 rule because Nanette Kelekian signed a will prior to 2008 that documents her intent to bequeath the work to the Museum.

2021.41.78

Object Title
Bead with Royal Name
Measurements
L. 4.1 × W. 1.3 × D. 0.7 cm (1 5/8 × 1/2 × 1/4 in.)
Creation Date
New Kingdom–Third Intermediate Period, ca. 1153–712 B.C.
Credit Line
Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020
Museum Contact
provenance.research@metmuseum.org
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/329856
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Created before 400 AD
Provenance Information
Probably with Charles D. Kelekian, New York; after 1970 and until 2020, collection of Nanette B. Kelekian, New York
Exhibition Information
None.
Publication Information
None.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Gift or bequest expected or on loan prior to 2008
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The object qualifies as an exception to the 1970 rule because Nanette Kelekian signed a will prior to 2008 that documents her intent to bequeath the work to the Museum. Additionally, Charles D. Kelekian (d. 1982) had a practice of collecting many works once owned by the Dikran G. Kelekian gallery, dissolved in 1952. He transferred many of these works to his daughter, Nanette, during his lifetime. Her records indicate this work was transferred after 1970.

2021.41.77

Object Title
Profile Face Inlay
Measurements
H. 1.7 × W. 1 × D. 0.4 cm (11/16 × 3/8 × 3/16 in.)
Creation Date
Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664 B.C.–30 B.C
Credit Line
Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020
Museum Contact
provenance.research@metmuseum.org
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/329855
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Created before 400 AD
Provenance Information
Probably with Charles D. Kelekian, New York; after 1970 and until 2020, collection of Nanette B. Kelekian, New York
Exhibition Information
None.
Publication Information
None.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Gift or bequest expected or on loan prior to 2008
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The object qualifies as an exception to the 1970 rule because Nanette Kelekian signed a will prior to 2008 that documents her intent to bequeath the work to the Museum. Additionally, Charles D. Kelekian (d. 1982) had a practice of collecting many works once owned by the Dikran G. Kelekian gallery, dissolved in 1952. He transferred many of these works to his daughter, Nanette, during his lifetime. Her records indicate this work was transferred after 1970.

2021.41.51

Object Title
Cosmetic Vessel
Measurements
H. 4.7 × Diam. 5.1 cm (1 7/8 × 2 in.)
Creation Date
Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 12–Dynasty 17, ca. 1980–1550 B.C.
Credit Line
Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020
Museum Contact
provenance.research@metmuseum.org
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Object URL
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/329819
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Created before 400 AD
Provenance Information
Probably with Charles D. Kelekian, New York; after 1970 and until 2020, collection of Nanette B. Kelekian, New York
Exhibition Information
None.
Publication Information
None.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Gift or bequest expected or on loan prior to 2008
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The object qualifies as an exception to the 1970 rule because Nanette Kelekian signed a will prior to 2008 that documents her intent to bequeath the work to the Museum. Additionally, Charles D. Kelekian (d. 1982) had a practice of collecting many works once owned by the Dikran G. Kelekian gallery, dissolved in 1952. He transferred many of these works to his daughter, Nanette, during his lifetime. Her records indicate this work was transferred after 1970.

2021.41.50

Object Title
Cosmetic Vessel
Measurements
H. 5.3 × Diam. 5.7 cm (2 1/16 × 2 1/4 in.)
Creation Date
Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 12–Dynasty 17, ca. 1980–1550 B.C.
Credit Line
Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020
Museum Contact
provenance.research@metmuseum.org
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Object URL
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/329818
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Created before 400 AD
Provenance Information
Probably with Charles D. Kelekian, New York; after 1970 and until 2020, collection of Nanette B. Kelekian, New York
Exhibition Information
None.
Publication Information
None.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Gift or bequest expected or on loan prior to 2008
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The object qualifies as an exception to the 1970 rule because Nanette Kelekian signed a will prior to 2008 that documents her intent to bequeath the work to the Museum. Additionally, Charles D. Kelekian (d. 1982) had a practice of collecting many works once owned by the Dikran G. Kelekian gallery, dissolved in 1952. He transferred many of these works to his daughter, Nanette, during his lifetime. Her records indicate this work was transferred after 1970.
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