3,000-year-old quartzite bust of Tutankhamen sells for $6 million at Christie's London despite outcry by Egyptians
An Egyptian brown quartzite head of the God Amen is seen at Christie's auction house prior to its sale in London, Britain, on July 4, 2019.
An unnamed buyer bought the head for $5.97 million , including commission and in line with the estimated price before the sale, Christie's said. "We are against our heritage and valuable items sold like vegetables and fruit," said Ibrahim Radi, a 69-year-old Egyptian graphic designer protesting outside Christie's.
"We recognise that historic objects can raise complex discussions about the past, yet our role today is to work to continue to provide a transparent, legitimate marketplace upholding the highest standards for the transfer of objects."
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