An Egyptian Basalt Jar, Predynastic Period (Naqada II)/1st Dynasty, circa 3500-2900 B.C.
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December 8, 04:34 PM GMT
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
Lot Details
Description
An Egyptian Basalt Jar
Predynastic Period (Naqada II)/1st Dynasty, circa 3500-2900 B.C.
of ovoid form with offset foot, tubular handles, and everted rim.
Height 9 cm.
French private collection, acquired in the 1970s
Hôtel Drouot, Paris, De Baeque, March 16th, 2016, no. 7, illus.
acquired by the present owner at the above sale
Hôtel Drouot, Paris, De Baeque, March 16th, 2016, no. 7, illus.
acquired by the present owner at the above sale
An old rectangular label on the shoulder bears the number 235 printed in black.