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A Large Egyptian Alabaster Canopic Jar Lid, Late Period, 716-30 B.C.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- A Large Egyptian Alabaster Canopic Jar Lid
- Alabaster
- Height 7 1/8 in. 21.7 cm.
perhaps from the burial equipment of a Sacred Memphite Apis Bull, in the form of falcon-headed Qebusenuf, guardian of the intestines, wearing an enveloping wig, the large rounded eyes finely carved, the cylindrical interior carefully hollowed out.
Provenance
H. Herzer & Co., Munich, December 24th, 1972
California private foundation (Sotheby's, New York, June 12th, 1993, no. 71, illus.)
Condition
Very good, larger chip on the flanged underside as shown, the surface of the crown quite worn and with several superficial stress cracks, small chips on the beak and eyes.
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
An old inventory number, N. 136(?), perhaps that of Maurice Nahman (1866-1948), is written in ink on the back.