Lot 99
  • 99

An Egyptian Alabaster Canopic Jar for Djed-bast-iuf-ankh, 22nd Dynasty, 943-716 B.C.

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • An Egyptian Alabaster Canopic Jar for Djed-bast-iuf-ankh
  • alabaster
  • Height 38 cm.
the lid in the form of human-headed Imsety wearing a striated wig, the jar engraved in front with four columns of inscription naming the deceased and the deity Qebehsunef, protector of the intestines, the lid not belonging.

Provenance

Sir William Bowmore (b. 1909), Brisbane, Australia, acquired circa 1970s
MossGreen Auctions, South Yarra, Victoria, Australia, Chinese, Asian and European Antiques, November 21st, 2012, no. 1220, illus.
acquired by the present owner at the above sale