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Egyptian Predynastic Basalt Vase
Egyptian Predynastic Basalt Vase
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Naqada I-II, circa 3900-3300 B.C. Barrel-shaped in profile with tapering neck and trumpet-shaped foot, two lateral pierced lug handles, flared rim (damaged). Cf. Aston, B.G., Ancient Egyptian Stone Vessels: Materials and Forms, SAGA 5, Heidelberg, 1994, p.95, no. 13, for type. 330 grams, 86 mm (3 3/8 in.).

French private collection. From the 'Yvelines Department', Northern France. with Mme Digard, Drouot, Paris, 7 February 2011, no.107. Accompanied by a copy of a French cultural passport. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12072-218133.

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Egyptian Predynastic Basalt Vase

Estimate £5,000 - £7,000
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