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A Large Egyptian Banded Alabaster Jar, 26th/30th Dynasty, 664-342 B.C.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- A Large Egyptian Banded Alabaster Jar
- alabaster
- Height 8 1/2 in. 21.6 cm.
of broad rounded from with short neck, overhanging rounded rim, and twin elliptical handles each with flaring projection below.
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
There are several stress cracks radiating from the bottom of the jar, one of them continuing up to the top of the rim on one side. There remains of old tape stuck to the bottom. Otherwise excellent.
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.