Delicately carved alabaster in the form of a trussed duck. The neck arches far from the body, the eyes inlaid with copper. Exquisite. Trussed ducks were a common offering to the dead. It is possible that this vessel was made for the tomb and not to be used in daily life. Size: 11.4 cm L - 4 1/2 inches Material: Alabaster Culture: Egypt, New Kingdom, 18th-20th Dynasty, 1550-1070 B.C. Condition: Repaired with some restoration Provenance: Ex. Collection Mrs. M. S., London UK, acquired prior to 1995. The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki. This item do not need an export licence within the EU. The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.