Ointment vase in the shape of a bolti fish

Middle Kingdom–early New Kingdom, 13 - 17th Dynasty, 1900 - 1500 BC

Alabaster - Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)

Size: cm length and cm hight, 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.

Ointment vase in the shape of a bolti fish

Middle Kingdom–early New Kingdom, 13 - 17th Dynasty, 1900 - 1500 BC

Alabaster - Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)

Size: cm length and cm hight, 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.

Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Name of object
Cosmetic vessel in the shape of a bolti fish - Tilapia. Middle Kingdom. Very rare!, Canopic jar
Century/ Timeframe
Middle Kingdom–early New Kingdom, 13 - 17th Dynasty, 1900 - 1500 BC
Provenance
Private Collection
Country of Origin
Egypt
Material
Alabaster
Condition
Good

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