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LOT 0124
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,331
EGYPTIAN STONE FISH-SHAPED PALLET
PRE-DYNASTIC, CIRCA 4,000 BC
6 1/4" (153 grams, 16cm).
PRE-DYNASTIC, CIRCA 4,000 BC
6 1/4" (153 grams, 16cm).
A flat-section bifacial cosmetic palette of a fish with some later carved eye and gill detail, pierced; with old collector's label 'Falmouth Museum, purchased 1950'. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Property of a London collector, acquired early 1990; formerly exhibited in Falmouth Museum before 1950.
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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.
