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An Egyptian Banded Alabaster Cup, Old Kingdom, probably 1st Dynasty, 2965-2815 B.C.
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 USD
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Description
- An Egyptian Banded Alabaster Cup
- alabaster
- Height 2 1/8 in. 5.4 cm.
with flat base and deep rounded body.
Provenance
Mrs. Mina Merrill Prindle (1864-1963), Duluth, Minnesota and Pasadena, California, very probably acquired in Cairo in 1922
thence by descent to the present owners
thence by descent to the present owners
Condition
Very good. There are a few tiny nicks on the rim, and 1600 B.C. is written in pencil or pale black link near the bottom of one side.
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. XVI, 205.