- 4
An Egyptian Basalt Jar, Predynastic Period, Nagada Ib/IIb, circa 3800-3200 B.C.
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- An Egyptian Basalt Jar
- Basalt
- Height 4 1/2 in. 11.4 cm.
of ovoid form with flat base, twin pierced lug handles, and everted rim.
Provenance
Collection of Royall Tyler (1884-1953), Paris
then by descent to the present owner
then by descent to the present owner
Condition
generally good; there are several short vertical ancient hairline stress cracks running down from the rim (one just visible in photo), and one long one, all very stable, 3 small chips on the rim, several small shallow chips on one side.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Cf. J.C. Payne, Catalogue of the Predynastic Egyptian Collection in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, 1993, fig. 54, no. 1090, which appears to be related in form; also compare A. el-Khouli, Ancient Egyptian Stone Vessels: Predynastic Period to Dynasty III, Mainz am Rhein, vol. III, pl. 50.