Egyptian Alabaster Cosmetic Vessel
Middle Kingdom, 12th Dynasty, circa 1985-1773 B.C. or later. With globular body and flared trumpet-shaped mouth; textile fragment inside. Cf. similar in the collection of the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Philadelphia under accession no.E47. 40.8 grams, 38 mm (1 1/2 in.).
From the Peter Negus collection. Ex R. Gill Esq. collection, Wimbledon, London, UK. Ex Artemission, London SW5, UK. Private collection of Mr T.H., Norfolk, UK. Accompanied by a previous dealer's certificate of authenticity and invoice.
Price realized | 220 GBP |
Starting price | 220 GBP |
Estimate | 300 GBP |