A Fragmentary Egyptian Banded Alabaster Jar, 1st Dynasty, 2965-2815 B.C.

of slender cylindrical form with everted rounded rim, an encircling rib below.

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

Repaired recently from many fragments large and small, with some large missing areas on the rim, and also one large missing area near the bottom of one side where the walls of the vessel become only about 1/8 inch thick. The remains of an old tape label are on the bottom. Included in the lot is a rim fragment that fills in about 2/3 of the missing piece at left in 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.

Cf. W.M. Flinders Petrie, Stone and Metal Vases, Warminster, England, 1977, pl. VII, 23.