Ancient Egyptian Alabaster Ritual Bowl - 15.5 cm
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This Ancient Egyptian alabaster ritual bowl dates to the Early Dynastic Period, circa 2920–2649 BC, and measures 15.5 × 15.5 × 7.5 cm.
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- Additional condition information: Has some cracks under the rim and on the body. Also missing a part of the upper rim. Not restored.
- This type of stone vessel ranks among the most iconic luxury goods of ancient Egypt. They symbolized wealth and status. Although often referred to as "alabaster," the material is actually calcite-travertine, a beautifully banded limestone quarried primarily at sites such as Hatnub in Middle Egypt.
- See last picture as a parallel: https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2020/the-beauty-within-the-chenel-collection/an-egyptian-alabaster-jar-early-dynastic-period
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Provenance/Known History:
Ex. Private 'S' Collection, UK. Collected in the 1990's. After that A&O Gallery, UK.
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- A declaration of authenticity by my shop is provided with this lot.
- Invoices, import- and export papers etc. will not be shared with customers.
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IMPORTANT!
Due to new custom regulations we can no longer ship outside the E.U. Please make sure you have an EU shipping address before bidding.
- Additional condition information: Has some cracks under the rim and on the body. Also missing a part of the upper rim. Not restored.
- This type of stone vessel ranks among the most iconic luxury goods of ancient Egypt. They symbolized wealth and status. Although often referred to as "alabaster," the material is actually calcite-travertine, a beautifully banded limestone quarried primarily at sites such as Hatnub in Middle Egypt.
- See last picture as a parallel: https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2020/the-beauty-within-the-chenel-collection/an-egyptian-alabaster-jar-early-dynastic-period
Registered shipping.
Provenance/Known History:
Ex. Private 'S' Collection, UK. Collected in the 1990's. After that A&O Gallery, UK.
Important information:
- A declaration of authenticity by my shop is provided with this lot.
- Invoices, import- and export papers etc. will not be shared with customers.
- Please do not pay for a won item before you are finished bidding in the auction. The system will not be able to combine your orders into one shipping if all items aren't paid at once.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
Early Dynastic Period, circa 2920-2649 B.C.
Name of object
Ritual Bowl
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2023
Material
Alabaster
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
15.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Width
15.5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
Depth
7.5 cm
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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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.
