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Three Alabaster vessels, 3rd/2nd Millennium B.C.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Three Alabaster vessels
- alabaster
- Diameter 4 1/4 in.; heights 5 and 5 3/8 in.
comprising an Egyptian Old Kingdom jar with broad rounded body and lid, a Near Eastern jar of ovoid form with rounded rim, and a Near Eastern jar of slightly flaring cylindrical form.
Provenance
Sotheby's, New York, June 12th, 1993, no. 8, illus., for the first
Sotheby's, New York, December 13th, 1991, no. 370A, illus, for the second
Sotheby's, New York, December 13th, 1991, no. 370A, illus, for the second
Literature
Sotheby's, New York, December 9th, 2003, nos. 39 (for the first two) and 69 (the third), illus.
Condition
The Old Kingdom jar in excellent condition, a small chip on the edge of the lid (which may or may not belong); the ovoid jar with an ancient stress crack, and rim heavily chipped all the way around; the cylindrical jar with minor chips on the rim and a few ancient stress cracks, the surface appears heavily rubbed and the lip possibly polished down a little.
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.