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An Egyptian Hardstone Wavy-handled Jar, Predynastic Period, Naqada III, circa 3200-3000 B.C.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- An Egyptian Hardstone Wavy-handled Jar
- stone (porphyritic diorite?)
- Height 5 in. 12.7 cm.
probably porphyritic diorite, with flat base and slender ovoid body with everted rounded rim, each handle with two pierced vertical string holes.
Provenance
Allen L. Owens, Connecticut (Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, December 4th, 1969, no. 44, illus.)
John Green, New York, passed within the family
acquired from the above by the present owner
John Green, New York, passed within the family
acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Very good and as shown. Very minor nicks on handles and edge of base and elsewhere, small section of side edge of rim slightly worn down, some superficial stress cracks in the stone (visible upon close inspection of the catalogue photo).
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. W. Needler, Predynastic and Archaic Egypt in The Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn, 1984, cat. no. 122.