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AN EGYPTIAN ALABASTER CANOPIC JAR OF PEDIHORMEDNU, 26TH DYNASTY, 664-525 B.C. | An Egyptian Alabaster Canopic Jar of Pedihormednu
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- alabaster
- Height 34.3 cm.
of broad-shouldered ovoid form, the four columns of incised inscription including the owner’s name and that of the falcon-headed Son of Horus Qebehusenuef, protector of the intestines, the lid in the form of baboon- headed Hapy, not belonging to the jar but probably from the same original set, the details of mouth and nose incised.
Provenance
John Lindquist (1890-1980), Boston, Massachusetts, acquired prior to 1976
inherited from the above by the present owner
inherited from the above by the present owner
Condition
As described. Surface with some chips and abrasions. Small areas of darker stains. Inscriptions with some of the original black pigment.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Two other canopic jars belonging to Pedihormednu's set, also with mismatched stoppers, are in the Boston Museum of Fine Arts: inv. no. RES.22.233a-b, jar inscribed for Hapi with human-headed stopper of Imsety (bequeathed to the Museum in 1922 by Mrs Francis C. Lowell: Göttinger Miszellen, vol. 21, 1976, pp. 53-55), and inv. no. 20.55, jar inscribed for Imsety with jackal-headed stopper of Duamutef (lent by the Lowell Institute). The still missing fourth jar is inscribed for Duamutef with falcon-headed stopper of Qebehsenuef.