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An old kingdom jar
Antiques:
Regional Art:
Ancient World:
Egyptian:
Stone:
Pre AD 1000 item# 767612 (stock#1)
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Nomis Antiquities Inc,
Tel. 1-800-500-2238
$15000.00
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1st Intermediate Period, c.2130 1980 BC. A black and white speckled serpentine three-handled jar. Well shaped and an imitation of a Mycenean design seen from imports into Egypt at this time. Nicely finished and polished with some restoration to the rim and handles.
H: 12 cm / 4.5", W: 11.5cm / 4.5".
Of superior workmanship and may have been intended for Nobility. A wonderful work from the hand of a true master.
(One of the rim minor restored).
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A wooden rat 3rd intermediate
Antiques:
Regional Art:
Ancient World:
Egyptian:
Wood:
Pre AD 1000 item# 767605 (stock#1)
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Nomis Antiquities Inc,
Tel. 1-800-500-2238
$1450.00
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3rd Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXIII - XXV, 838 - 656BC. A wooden rat. Nicely carved with a humped back and well detailed facial features. Pigmented in black with white eyes over gesso. Hole at back for attached tail, now missing. Dim: 3 ¾" x 2 1/8". Possibly an offering at the temple of Bastet or a child's toy. A most interesting and rare depiction of this small animal in wood
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