Ancient Egyptian Alabaster Pilgrim Flask. New Kingdom, 1550 - 1070 BC. 9.8 cm height.
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Pilgrim Flask, Ancient Egyptian, New Kingdom (1550–1070 BC), alabaster vessel, 9.8 cm high, from a private collection in England, good condition.
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Pilgrim Flask.
- This piece will not be shipped outside the European Union -
Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, 1550 - 1070 BC.
Alabaster.
5.4 cm height.
PROVENANCE: Private collection, England, acquired in the 1980s.
CONDITION: In a good state of preservation. With some scratching to the lip.
DESCRIPTION:
A vessel of the type called a pilgrim flask, due to the fact that it was easy to transport given the flattened globular form of its body and the two small handles on either side of the neck through which a cord could be passed to hang the vessel. It has been made from a single piece of alabaster. The veining of this material can be seen on the outside of the flask. The interior has been hollowed out by trepanning, while the exterior has been carved and polished.
Recipients of this type were left in tombs as they were elements for the storing of food and cosmetics that the deceased would need for nurture in the Other World. They have only been found in royal tombs and those of members of the highest ranks of society.
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
- ASTON B.G. Ancient Egyptian Stone Vessels, Materials and Form. Heidelberg. 1994.
- GUIDOTTI, Maria Cristina. Vasi dall’epoca Protodinastica al Nuovo Regno. Roma. 1991.
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes Spanish Export License (Passport for European Union).
- 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.
- This piece will not be shipped outside the European Union.
Seller's Story
Gallery of Ancient Art - Archeology based in Barcelona with more than fifteen years of experience. Specialized in classical art, Egyptian art, Asian art and pre-Columbian art. It guarantees the authenticity of all its pieces. It participates in the most important art fairs in Spain, such as Feriarte, as well as in fairs abroad, BRAFA, Parcours des Mondes, Cultures Brussels.
All the pieces are sent with an Export Permit issued by the Spanish Ministry of Culture.
We are quick to ship via DHL Express or Direct Art Transport.
Translated by Google TranslatePilgrim Flask.
- This piece will not be shipped outside the European Union -
Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, 1550 - 1070 BC.
Alabaster.
5.4 cm height.
PROVENANCE: Private collection, England, acquired in the 1980s.
CONDITION: In a good state of preservation. With some scratching to the lip.
DESCRIPTION:
A vessel of the type called a pilgrim flask, due to the fact that it was easy to transport given the flattened globular form of its body and the two small handles on either side of the neck through which a cord could be passed to hang the vessel. It has been made from a single piece of alabaster. The veining of this material can be seen on the outside of the flask. The interior has been hollowed out by trepanning, while the exterior has been carved and polished.
Recipients of this type were left in tombs as they were elements for the storing of food and cosmetics that the deceased would need for nurture in the Other World. They have only been found in royal tombs and those of members of the highest ranks of society.
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
- ASTON B.G. Ancient Egyptian Stone Vessels, Materials and Form. Heidelberg. 1994.
- GUIDOTTI, Maria Cristina. Vasi dall’epoca Protodinastica al Nuovo Regno. Roma. 1991.
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes Spanish Export License (Passport for European Union).
- 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.
- This piece will not be shipped outside the European Union.
Seller's Story
Gallery of Ancient Art - Archeology based in Barcelona with more than fifteen years of experience. Specialized in classical art, Egyptian art, Asian art and pre-Columbian art. It guarantees the authenticity of all its pieces. It participates in the most important art fairs in Spain, such as Feriarte, as well as in fairs abroad, BRAFA, Parcours des Mondes, Cultures Brussels.
All the pieces are sent with an Export Permit issued by the Spanish Ministry of Culture.
We are quick to ship via DHL Express or Direct Art Transport.
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Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/ Timeframe
New Kingdom, 1550 - 1070 BC
Name of object
Pilgrim Flask. New Kingdom, 1550 - 1070 BC. 9.8 cm height.
Acquired from
Private collection
Material
Alabaster
Condition
Good
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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.
