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LOT 0002

Egyptian Alabaster Bowl

1ST DYNASTY, CIRCA 3000 B.C.

4 1/2 in. (380 grams, 11.6 cm wide).

Of conical profile with flattened base, carinated shoulder and stepped rounded rim, possibly for accepting a lid.

Provenance

Property from an American deceased estate, acquired between 19770-1989.
with Bonhams, London, 28 October 2009, no.16 (Part).
Private European collection.

Accompanied by copies of the relevant Bonhams catalogue pages.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12071-215259.

Literature

Cf. Vandier d’Abbadie, J., Les objets de toilette égyptiens au Musée du Louvre, Paris, 1972, pp.108, 110, nos. 433-434, for two examples of this type in the Louvre.

CONDITION
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LOT 0002

Egyptian Alabaster Bowl

Estimate £1,800 - 2,400€2,090 - 2,780 (for guidance only)$2,430 - 3,240 (for guidance only)

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