Egyptian Late Dynastic Horn Votive / Rhyton, Inscribed

Ancient Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, ca. 350 to 1 BCE. A very rare find - a cow horn used either as an ancient votive or based on deliberately opened end, as a form of rhyton. Inked inscription on its interior curve and a cartouche bearing the throne name of Pepi II, reading 'The Good God, Lord of the Two Lands, Neferkare [Beautiful is the Soul of Re], Given Life for Eternity.' This horn was tested using C14 carbon dating which placed the age at about 2000 years + or - 400 years. If this is accurate, that would most likely indicate the inscription was added at a later date, perhaps even in modern times. A fascinating artifact from Egypt. Size: 2.2" W x 7.4" H (5.6 cm x 18.8 cm); 8.3" H (21.1 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private J.H. collection, Beaverton, Oregon, USA; ex-private North London, UK collection; ex-private UK collection, 1970s

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Condition Report: Small losses from the top of the cone, with flaking from the edges. Writing is faint but legible and possibly a recent addition. Rich deposits on surface.