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An Egyptian Banded Alabaster Jar, Old Kingdom, probably 3rd Dynasty, 2705-2640 B.C.
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- An Egyptian Banded Alabaster Jar
- alabaster
- Height 6 3/4 in. 17.2 cm.
of slightly flaring cylindrical form with everted slightly angular rim.
Provenance
Elie Albert Abemayor, Rue Kamel in front of Shepheard’s Hotel, Cairo
Mrs. Mina Merrill Prindle (1864-1963), Duluth, Minnesota and Pasadena, California, acquired from the above July 7th, 1922
thence by descent to the present owners
Mrs. Mina Merrill Prindle (1864-1963), Duluth, Minnesota and Pasadena, California, acquired from the above July 7th, 1922
thence by descent to the present owners
Condition
Excellent. The walls are very thick. Miniscule nicks on perimeter of base, remains of old tape on the bottom.
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.M. Flinders Petrie, Stone and Metal Vases, Warminster, England, 1977, pl. X, 73.