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LOT 0003
Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
EGYPTIAN ALABASTER KOHL POT
MIDDLE KINGDOM, CIRCA 2035-1665 B.C.
1 7/8 in. (115 grams, 47 mm high with lid).
MIDDLE KINGDOM, CIRCA 2035-1665 B.C.
1 7/8 in. (115 grams, 47 mm high with lid).
Barrel-shaped with broad flat rim; with later hieroglyphic inscription to the lid.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s.
From the family collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, thence by descent.
Private collection since the late 1990s.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Guidotti, M.C., Vasi dall’epoca protodinastica al Nuovo Regno, Museo Egizio di Firenze, Rome, 1991, pp.120-121, for examples.
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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.
