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LOT 0459
Estimate
GBP (£) 600 - 800
EUR (€) 690 - 930
USD ($) 800 - 1,070
EGYPTIAN ALABASTER HEDGEHOG VESSEL
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
1 3/4 in. (99 grams, 45 mm).
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
1 3/4 in. (99 grams, 45 mm).
Carved in the round with four stubby feet and hatched body, broad lip and with lug on the reverse.
PROVENANCE:
Part of an old collection dating back to the 19th century.
Ex property of a gentleman, acquired before the 1980s.
Private collection of Mr T.H., Norfolk, UK.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Vandier d’Abbadie, J., Les objets de toilette égyptiens au Musée du Louvre, Paris, 1972, p.95, no.370, for similar example in faience.
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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.
