Vintage 1977 Alva Museum Replicas Large Egyptian Queen Kiya Canopic Bust AMR 13\" For Sale

Unknown if actually Queen Kiya but research keeps pointing to her. Although I do believe this is Alva studios. Sold as shown. No chips. She is heavy. Definitely an Amarna period princess reproduction from the 1970’s.

Title: Vintage 1977 Alva Museum Replicas (AMR) Large-Scale Egyptian Queen Kiya Portrait Bust

Overview:

Up for sale/sale is a stunning, authentic 1977 Alva Museum Replicas exhibition-scale portrait bust of an Amarna-period Egyptian Queen (frequently identified as Queen Kiya or a daughter of Akhenaten). This sculpture is an authorized, museum-grade reproduction modeled directly after the famous alabaster canopic jar lid artifact housed in The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Unlike smaller versions, this is the highly sought-after large format grand edition, standing 13.25" tall by 9" wide, providing a magnificent gallery-style presence perfect for mid-century modern, bohemian, or eclectic interior decor.

Authenticity & Markings:

This piece is fully authenticated and features official hallmarks incised directly into the mold:

• Left lower rim of the wig: Clearly stamped "AMR © 1977" (Alva Museum Replicas).

• Back of the neck: Stamped "REPLICA" with an underline, an official manufacturing mark required for late-70s legal museum reproduction standards.

Material & Craftsmanship:

Cast in Alva Studios' signature Alvastone—a proprietary, dense, and solid gypsum-stone composite. It is incredibly heavy, completely solid (not hollow ceramic), and cold to the touch, perfectly mimicking the weight and porous feel of authentic ancient carved stone. The multi-colored bands wrapping around the brow and the sides of the wig are hand-painted. It comes securely mounted to its original weighted block pedestal base.

Condition:

Excellent vintage condition. The structural Alvastone is solid with beautiful texturing.