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LOT 0049
Estimate
GBP (£) 400 - 600
EUR (€) 460 - 690
USD ($) 540 - 800
EGYPTIAN ALABASTER ALABASTRON
THIRD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD-LATE PERIOD, 1069-332 B.C.
3 7/8 in. (139 grams, 97 mm high).
THIRD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD-LATE PERIOD, 1069-332 B.C.
3 7/8 in. (139 grams, 97 mm high).
The piriform vessel with rounded base, two integral lug handles to the neck; fractured above the neck.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired in Europe before 1992.
LITERATURE:
Cf. The British Museum, accession/miscellaneous number E.1.1888, for similar; Aston, B.G., Ancient Egyptian Stone Vessels: Materials and Forms, Heidelberg, 1994, pp.162-163 (Third Intermediate Period), p.166 (Late Period), for the type.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
