Egyptian Speckled Red Granite Vessel
Early Dynastic Period, 3rd millennium BC. A carved granite vessel with squat body and rounded underside, pierced lateral lug handles, broad and flat rim to the small mouth. 1.3 kg, 13.9cm (5 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; previously in a Canadian private collection prior to 1985; accompanied by a scholarly note TL 5309 by Dr Ronald Bonewitz. [A video of this lot is available on TimeLine Auctions website]
Condition Report: Very fine condition.
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Early Dynastic Period, 3rd millennium BC. A carved granite vessel with squat body and rounded underside, pierced lateral lug handles, broad and flat rim to the small mouth. 1.3 kg, 13.9cm (5 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; previously in a Canadian private collection prior to 1985; accompanied by a scholarly note TL 5309 by Dr Ronald Bonewitz. [A video of this lot is available on TimeLine Auctions website]
Condition Report: Very fine condition.