Loading, please wait...
LOT 0523
Egyptian Alabaster Kohl Pot
EARLY OLD KINGDOM, CIRCA 2687-2513 B.C.
2 1/4 in. (4 1/2 in.) (152 grams, 64 mm (212 grams total, 11.5 cm including stand)).
With a piriform body and narrow base, thickened rim; accompanied by a custom-made display stand.
ProvenanceFrom an early 20th century UK collection, 1920-1940.
LiteratureCf. Aston, B.G., Ancient Egyptian Stone Vessels: Materials and Forms, SAGA 5, Heidelberg, 1994, p.84, fig.13 no.83, p.122, for the type.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a 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.
-
Original Photographs of Abu Simbel and Pyramids
1905 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Montage in a glazed wooden frame comprising four monochrome views of Abu Simbel with caption 'Album Photographs / Silver Gelatin Prints / Egypt Nubia Tour 1905'; plus one other framed photograph by G.M. Georgoulas of a group in front of the Old Kingdom pyramids at Giza dated 29 December 1932. 1.42 kg total, 32 x 27.5 - 37 x 31.5 cm
Property of a North Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.
The four photographs of Abu Simbel show the original location of the magnificent rock-cut temple complex of Ramesses II before it was dismantled in 1964 and re-assembled on higher ground to rescue it from the rising waters of Lake Nassar. -
Egyptian Hardstone Fly Amulet
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
With linear detailing to body and wings, pierced at the neck. 0.34 grams, 13 mm
From an early 20th century UK collection. -
Egyptian Gold Frog Amulet
Late New Kingdom-Third Intermediate Period, 1070-900 B.C.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
In naturalistic crouching pose on an oval base; underside with incised hieroglyphs, possibly a falcon with sun disc behind atop a neb sign, writing 'Lord Ra-Horakhty'. 0.54 grams, 6 mm
From an early 20th century French collection.
