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LOT 0650
Egyptian Painted Terracotta Bowl
PREDYNASTIC-PROTODYNASTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 3900-3200 B.C.
4 in. (271 grams, 10.3 cm wide).
Squat in profile with everted rim to the mouth, two lateral pierced lugs; old collector's handwritten card 'Ancient Egyptian remarkably fine & early two-handled bowl of exceedingly rare style, having a ring decoration in red. B.C. 1800. A valuable and perfect specimen from the Myers Collection'. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Major William Joseph Myers (1858-1899).
From the estate of a deceased Sussex private collector since the early 20th century.
Accompanied by a copy of an illustrated academic report by Simone Musso.
Accompanied by an old original handwritten information card.
Cf. Petrie, W.M.F., Prehistoric Egypt in Egypt 31, London, 1920, nos.63A-B, pl.XXXVI, Class D.
FootnotesThe painted decoration imitates the veining of a hardstone such as basalt or breccia.
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LOT 0650
Egyptian Painted Terracotta Bowl
Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)
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Bids: 3 | Current Bid: £360
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Egyptian Coptic Tunic Textile Fragments of Orbiculi with Vegetation, Fish and Geometric Ornament
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Opening Bid: £5
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