Ancient Egyptian Alabaster Big Thinite period jar. 16 cm D. Ex. Fouquet Abrial collection

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Ancient Egyptian alabaster jar from the Thinite period (1st–3rd Dynasty, circa 3000–1686 BC), 13 cm high and 16 cm in diameter, in good condition with large pieces rejoined, from the Ex. Fouquet Abrial old French collection.

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NICE EGYPTIAN ALABASTER VASE

YELLOW EGG COLOR OF THE ALABASTER

THINITE PERIOD, 1ST - 3RD DYNASTY, 3000 - 1686 BC

13 CM HEIGHT, 16 cm diameter. Big.

CONDITION: GOOD, REJOINED OF BIG PIECES.

PROVENANCE: OLD FRENCH COLLECTION. Ex. collection of Mr. Alain Fouquet Abrial, château de Chabreville, Courgeac, France. Loved of ancient Egypt, studied Ecole du Louvre, student of Christiane Desroches-Noblecourt. He seek sponsorship for restoration of Egyptian monuments. He spent much of his life in Egypt, died in Cairo. He collected some egyptian antiquities seinde 1960, of egyptian vases and predynastic pottery.

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The piece includes authenticity certificate.
The piece includes Spanish Export License (Passport for European Union).

According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes and will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it:
- Up to 6,000 euros: 5%.
- From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10%.
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IMPORTANT NOTES: -We are a professional seller. - All items sold will come with their professional invoice. - All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity (warranty document), including the description, image and provenance of the item. - All items will be shipped via private courier with insurance (DHL express, CORREOS of Spain, or other similar with tracking number). - All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiques over 100 years old and their price valued. - For shipping outside of EU: Delivery time subject to customs clearance. Liability and Customs Regulations or Import Requirements applicable in the destination country are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We are not responsible for delays caused by customs procedures. Import taxes and vat are not included in the shipping costs. The import tax or VAT payable depends on the country of destination. Payments of any taxes or any disputes with the Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer. - For some of the items offered, for shipment outside the European Union it is necessary to obtain an Export Permit which will detail the payment by the buyer of Export Fees according to Spanish legislation. If it is necessary it will be mentioned in the description of the article, BECAUSE NOT IN ALL THE CASES IT IS LIKE THAT. These fees will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it: Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. From 6,001 to 60,000 euros: 10%. This export permit application process can take between 1-2 months maximum. - We guarantee that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property.
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NICE EGYPTIAN ALABASTER VASE

YELLOW EGG COLOR OF THE ALABASTER

THINITE PERIOD, 1ST - 3RD DYNASTY, 3000 - 1686 BC

13 CM HEIGHT, 16 cm diameter. Big.

CONDITION: GOOD, REJOINED OF BIG PIECES.

PROVENANCE: OLD FRENCH COLLECTION. Ex. collection of Mr. Alain Fouquet Abrial, château de Chabreville, Courgeac, France. Loved of ancient Egypt, studied Ecole du Louvre, student of Christiane Desroches-Noblecourt. He seek sponsorship for restoration of Egyptian monuments. He spent much of his life in Egypt, died in Cairo. He collected some egyptian antiquities seinde 1960, of egyptian vases and predynastic pottery.

Notes:
The piece includes authenticity certificate.
The piece includes Spanish Export License (Passport for European Union).

According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes and will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it:
- Up to 6,000 euros: 5%.
- From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10%.
This export permit application process can take between 1-2 months maximum.
#ExclusiveCabinetofCuriosities

Seller's Story

IMPORTANT NOTES: -We are a professional seller. - All items sold will come with their professional invoice. - All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity (warranty document), including the description, image and provenance of the item. - All items will be shipped via private courier with insurance (DHL express, CORREOS of Spain, or other similar with tracking number). - All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiques over 100 years old and their price valued. - For shipping outside of EU: Delivery time subject to customs clearance. Liability and Customs Regulations or Import Requirements applicable in the destination country are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We are not responsible for delays caused by customs procedures. Import taxes and vat are not included in the shipping costs. The import tax or VAT payable depends on the country of destination. Payments of any taxes or any disputes with the Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer. - For some of the items offered, for shipment outside the European Union it is necessary to obtain an Export Permit which will detail the payment by the buyer of Export Fees according to Spanish legislation. If it is necessary it will be mentioned in the description of the article, BECAUSE NOT IN ALL THE CASES IT IS LIKE THAT. These fees will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it: Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. From 6,001 to 60,000 euros: 10%. This export permit application process can take between 1-2 months maximum. - We guarantee that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property.
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Details

Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/ Timeframe
Thinite Period, 1st - 3rd Dynasty, 3000 - 1686 BC
Name of object
Big Thinite period jar. 16 cm D. Ex. Fouquet Abrial collection
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2023
Material
Alabaster
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Fair
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
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Yes
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