Egyptian Blue Mouse Vessel
Egyptian Blue Mouse Vessel Late Period, 664-332 BC
A blue glazed composition aryballos formed as a mouse with pricked ears, long snout, pouring neck and loop handle above. 81 grams, 75mm (3"). Fine condition.
Provenance
Property of a London lady, part of her family's collection; acquired in the 1970s; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10116-167666.
Literature
See Dunn Friedman, F., Gifts of the Nile. Ancient Egyptian Faience, London, 1998, for discussion.
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Egyptian Blue Mouse Vessel Late Period, 664-332 BC
A blue glazed composition aryballos formed as a mouse with pricked ears, long snout, pouring neck and loop handle above. 81 grams, 75mm (3"). Fine condition.
Provenance
Property of a London lady, part of her family's collection; acquired in the 1970s; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10116-167666.
Literature
See Dunn Friedman, F., Gifts of the Nile. Ancient Egyptian Faience, London, 1998, for discussion.
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