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Lot 0580: Mohamed Ali Egyptian Papyrus Tree of Life

Placer Warehouse Auction: Furniture, Sterling & 14K Gold · Sold

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Lot 0580: Mohamed Ali Egyptian Papyrus Tree of Life
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Archived Lot Result
Auction
Placer Warehouse Auction: Furniture, Sterling & 14K Gold
Lot Number
0580
Status
Sold
Hammer / Price
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Opening Bid
$5.00
Accepted Bids
8
Closed
8/16/26 8:40 PM PT

Description

Hand-painted Egyptian papyrus Tree of Life. Partially legible Arabic-script signature includes “M.A.” Certificate reads “CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY” and names “MOHAMED ALI”; sticker reads “LUXOR.” Labels read “Luxor Hotel, Las Vegas, CA March 6, 1994” and “This 'Tree of Life' scene represents... The scene is from the walls of the tomb of Bakhat... during the 12th Dynasty. Middle Kingdom. 31.”