Predynastic Egyptian Alabaster Mace Head - Fluted Melon Form, Ex Sotheby's
Egypt, Predynastic period, Naqada II - III, ca. 3500–3000 BCE. An Egyptian alabaster mace head of fluted melon form, Predynastic period, the flattened globular body carved with deep lobes radiating from the central shaft hole in the manner of a gadrooned gourd, drilled through for hafting. The surface retains areas of encrustation from burial alongside smoothly polished lobes. Gadrooned and fluted mace heads of this type are documented in the late fourth to early third millennium BCE. Size: 1.71" H x 2.2" Diam (4.3 cm H x 5.6 cm Diam); Size of stand: 2.12" H x 2.47" W x 2.47" D (5.4 cm H x 6.3 cm W x 6.3 cm D).
Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection acquired from Hampton Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, 2026; ex-Economos Works of Art, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, acquired via Sotheby's New York, New York, USA, June 9, 2004, lot 76 (1 of 12)
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Item #204399
Condition
Pitting and old abrasions and gouges. Heavy mineral encrustations.
Egypt, Predynastic period, Naqada II - III, ca. 3500–3000 BCE. An Egyptian alabaster mace head of fluted melon form, Predynastic period, the flattened globular body carved with deep lobes radiating from the central shaft hole in the manner of a gadrooned gourd, drilled through for hafting. The surface retains areas of encrustation from burial alongside smoothly polished lobes. Gadrooned and fluted mace heads of this type are documented in the late fourth to early third millennium BCE. Size: 1.71" H x 2.2" Diam (4.3 cm H x 5.6 cm Diam); Size of stand: 2.12" H x 2.47" W x 2.47" D (5.4 cm H x 6.3 cm W x 6.3 cm D).
Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection acquired from Hampton Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, 2026; ex-Economos Works of Art, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, acquired via Sotheby's New York, New York, USA, June 9, 2004, lot 76 (1 of 12)
SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700.
PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception.
Item #204399
Condition
Pitting and old abrasions and gouges. Heavy mineral encrustations.
