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LOT 0029
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,600
EGYPTIAN BONE COSMETIC SPOON
LATE NEW KINGDOM, 1550-664 B.C.
7 3/4 in. (32 grams, 19.5 cm).
LATE NEW KINGDOM, 1550-664 B.C.
7 3/4 in. (32 grams, 19.5 cm).
The naked female figure standing on a lotus column and holding an elongated shallow cosmetic spoon above her head.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired in Egypt in the early 20th century.
Private collection of Mr T.H., Norfolk, UK.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Hayes, W.C., The Scepter of Egypt. A Background for the Study of the Egyptian Antiquities in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Vol 1, New York, 1990 (reprint), p.191, fig.106 (centre, left), for a close parallel (although only the top of papyrus handle preserved) dated to the 18th Dynasty.
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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.
