Egyptian New Kingdom Pottery Vessel
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Egypt, New Kingdom, 18th to 20th Dynasty 1500 to 1077 BCE. A fine pottery vessel that rests on a slightly rounded base that rises to wide shoulders and a short neck. Two flanking strap handles arch up from the shoulder to the rim. A deep russet hue is visible through the rich mineral deposits across the exterior surface. Egyptians often used clay from the Nile River that usually developed a deep red-brown surface when fired, such as this fine example! Size: 7.6" W x 5.5" H (19.3 cm x 14 cm)
Provenance: ex-Orange, California, USA collection of descendent from Philip Mitry, noted antiquarian in Cairo prior to 1951, when he immigrated to the USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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#158493
Egypt, New Kingdom, 18th to 20th Dynasty 1500 to 1077 BCE. A fine pottery vessel that rests on a slightly rounded base that rises to wide shoulders and a short neck. Two flanking strap handles arch up from the shoulder to the rim. A deep russet hue is visible through the rich mineral deposits across the exterior surface. Egyptians often used clay from the Nile River that usually developed a deep red-brown surface when fired, such as this fine example! Size: 7.6" W x 5.5" H (19.3 cm x 14 cm)
Provenance: ex-Orange, California, USA collection of descendent from Philip Mitry, noted antiquarian in Cairo prior to 1951, when he immigrated to the USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#158493
Condition
Small probe hole on body. Chips, nicks, and surface wear commensurate with age. Heavy mineral deposits and earthen encrustations.
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Egyptian New Kingdom Pottery Vessel
Estimate $300 - $450
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