Lot 105
  • 105

An Alabaster Bowl, 1st/3rd Dynasty, 2965-2815 B.C.

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • An Alabaster Bowl
  • Diameter 9 in. 22.9 cm.
of deep rounded form with flat base and inward-curving rim beveled on the inside.

Provenance

Münzen & Medaillen AG, Basel, 1977

Condition

repaired from several fragments with small areas of restoration and paint along the breaklines, two 3-inch long, one 2-inch-long, and several smaller restorations along rim
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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