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LOT 0046

Egyptian Blue Glazed Libation Cup of Ramesses III

NEW KINGDOM, 20TH DYNASTY, CIRCA 1183-1152 B.C.

2 1/8 in. (50 grams, 53 mm).

Ritual cup with sides tapering towards the base; the black glazed rectangular panel containing two columns of text: 'Lord of Appearances, Ramesses ruler of Heliopolis (Ramses heqa Iwnw) given life, beloved of Osiris, Lord of Rosetau'.

Provenance

with Hoshigaoka Gallery Co. Ltd, Japan.
Private collection, London, acquired from the above on the 26th September 1981.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12637-235085.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 0046

Egyptian Blue Glazed Libation Cup of Ramesses III

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,235

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