Ancient Egyptian Alabaster Canopic jar, Cosmetic vessel in the shape of a bolti fish - Tilapia. Middle Kingdom. Very rare






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Ancient Egyptian alabaster cosmetic vessel in the shape of a bolti fish, a Canopic jar dating to the Middle Kingdom–early New Kingdom (c. 1900–1500 BC), measuring 11 cm in length and 8 cm in height, in good condition with the tail missing, acquired in 2008 from a private collection in the United Kingdom and supplied with an authenticity certificate.
Description from the seller
Ointment vase in the shape of a bolti fish
- important piece -
Middle Kingdom–early New Kingdom, 13 - 17th Dynasty, 1900 - 1500 BC
Alabaster - Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Size: 11 cm length and 8 cm height, without stand.
Condition: Good, has lost its tail.
Provenance:
- Private collection, A. R., London. 1970.
- London art market, 2008.
- Private collection, Barcelona.
Parallels:
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/544041 (see last image)
Notes:
The piece includes authenticity certificate.
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Seller's Story
Ointment vase in the shape of a bolti fish
- important piece -
Middle Kingdom–early New Kingdom, 13 - 17th Dynasty, 1900 - 1500 BC
Alabaster - Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Size: 11 cm length and 8 cm height, without stand.
Condition: Good, has lost its tail.
Provenance:
- Private collection, A. R., London. 1970.
- London art market, 2008.
- Private collection, Barcelona.
Parallels:
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/544041 (see last image)
Notes:
The piece includes authenticity certificate.
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Seller's Story
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
