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Two Egyptian Faience Cups
Two Egyptian Faience Cups
Item Details
Description
Two Egyptian Faience Cups
Middle Kingdom to Ptolemaic Period, 2040-30 B.C.
Height 2 1/4 inches (5.6 cm).
Property from a Florida Private Collection

[Left] Middle Kingdom, 11th-14th Dynasty, 2040-1640 B.C.
Samuel-Jean Pozzi (1846-1918), France. [by repute]
Acquired by the present owner in 1985.
[Right] Late Period to Ptolemaic Period, 664-30 B.C.
Charles Ede, Ltd., London, where acquired by the present owner, 27 May 1997. [Inv. no. 3128]

The hieroglyphic inscription on the side of this model cup verifies the contents remaining inside it as 'henek' oil, one of seven sacred unguents.
Condition
Intact as preserved. Overall surface wear with abrasions or scratches to the glaze and minor surface staining in some areas; minor chips to the foot and lid. Minor encrustations to the underside and top of the lid. Moderate amount of resinous contents of the oil remain inside the cup. Overall in very attractive stable condition.
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Two Egyptian Faience Cups

Estimate $3,000 - $5,000
Starting Price

$1,500

Starting Price $1,500
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Freeman's | Hindman

Freeman's | Hindman

Chicago, IL, United States46,901 Followers

Antiquities and Ancient Art

May 23, 2024 11:00 AM EDT|
Chicago, IL, USA
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