Ancient Egyptian Faience New Years Flask - 52 mm
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Ancient Egyptian faience New Year’s Flask in a lentoid form with twin arched handles flanking a trumpet-shaped spout, 34 by 52 mm, dating to circa 1550–1070 BC, original/official and in excellent condition, acquired from a private collection with provenance through J.G. Judd and a Cairo dealer from 1969.
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Ancient Egyptian
Provenance:
Collection passed on to me by mother (P.M.Shaw) in 2009
Given to her by
J.G.Judd who acquired the piece part of a strand of many depictions and amulets from Cairo dealer 03-02-1969. - with copy of original invoice available.
International Signed and Tracked.
A faience New Year's flask of a lentoid body with twin arched handles flanking the trumpet-shaped spout. Both sides decorated with a large rosette. This kind of flasks may once have been filled with perfume, oil, or water from the Nile, and it would have been a gift associated with the festive season at the beginning of the new year when the Nile began to flood.
Microscopic images have been added to display pigmentation and integrity of the core faience.
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Ancient Egyptian
Provenance:
Collection passed on to me by mother (P.M.Shaw) in 2009
Given to her by
J.G.Judd who acquired the piece part of a strand of many depictions and amulets from Cairo dealer 03-02-1969. - with copy of original invoice available.
International Signed and Tracked.
A faience New Year's flask of a lentoid body with twin arched handles flanking the trumpet-shaped spout. Both sides decorated with a large rosette. This kind of flasks may once have been filled with perfume, oil, or water from the Nile, and it would have been a gift associated with the festive season at the beginning of the new year when the Nile began to flood.
Microscopic images have been added to display pigmentation and integrity of the core faience.
"Compliance with European Legislation
I, the seller, declare that I am familiar with Regulation (EU) 2019/880 and Regulation (EU) 2024/1070 (in force as of June 2025), and confirm that:
• This object was not illegally exported from its country of origin after the date on which the 1970 UNESCO Convention entered into force for that specific country.
• The object is accompanied by the documentation required by EU law for its legal import.
• I undertake to provide any required export licenses or certificates of origin to European customs authorities.
Disclaimer for Experts and Platforms.
This declaration is provided by the seller under their sole responsibility. The seller confirms knowledge of and compliance with Regulation (EU) 2024/1070 and all applicable laws concerning the sale and import of cultural goods.
Neither the platform nor its experts are liable for the accuracy, legality, or authenticity of the documents and statements provided.
Acceptance of the object on the platform does not imply legal validation of its importation or authentication.
The buyer is responsible for ensuring compliance with customs laws in their country."
Details
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
1550 BC - 1070 BC
Name of object
New Years Flask
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2009
Material
Faience
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Inherited
Height
52 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1992
Width
34 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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