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LOT 0503
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,690
EGYPTIAN FAIENCE RAMESSES II OFFERING CUP
NEW KINGDOM, 19TH DYNASTY, 1279-1213 B.C.
1 3/4 in. (31 grams, 45 mm).
NEW KINGDOM, 19TH DYNASTY, 1279-1213 B.C.
1 3/4 in. (31 grams, 45 mm).
Glazed blue and painted with two conjoined rectangular panels, one containing the king's cartouche, the other with the epithet 'beloved of Osiris'.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired in Europe before 1994.
FOOTNOTES:
Also known as Ramses the Great, famed for his building projects and military achievements, this king was the second longest reigning in Egyptian history, ascending the throne at age 13 and remaining there for around 67 years.
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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.
