Egyptian Blue Bottle
Egyptian Blue Bottle New Kingdom, 1550-1070 BC
A blue glazed composition vessel with narrow tubular neck, flared mouth, loop handle. 81.6 grams, 74mm (3"). Fine condition, small crack on body and natural weathering to surface.
Provenance
In a private family collection since at least 1984; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10117-167565.
Literature
See Dunn Friedman, F., Gifts of the Nile. Ancient Egyptian Faience, London, 1998, for discussion.
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Egyptian Blue Bottle New Kingdom, 1550-1070 BC
A blue glazed composition vessel with narrow tubular neck, flared mouth, loop handle. 81.6 grams, 74mm (3"). Fine condition, small crack on body and natural weathering to surface.
Provenance
In a private family collection since at least 1984; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10117-167565.
Literature
See Dunn Friedman, F., Gifts of the Nile. Ancient Egyptian Faience, London, 1998, for discussion.