Stunning Egyptian serpentine cosmetic palette fish form
A stunning Egyptian serpentine cosmetic palette in the form of a fish, New Kingdom, c. 1570 - 1075 BC, both sides with incised detail, the usable side with recessed area for grinding cosmetic powders with detailed head and tail and the bottom with incised scales and naturalistic detail. A very nice example showing wear from use in antiquity and with museum inventory number in white paint on the edge. L: 4 4/5 in (12.3cm), W: 2 1/5 in (5.6cm). Cf. J. Vandier d'Abbadie, Catalogue des Objets de Toilette Egyptiens, (Paris, 1972), p. 35, no. 87 for a similar example; Ex estate of Seward Kennedy, New York. Mr. Kennedy worked for decades as a lawyer for the Mobil Corporation, and acquired his collection throughout decades of travel beginning in the 1950's.
Condition: The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections , the effects of aging, or repair/restoration work. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid, and we will be happy to give you a full overview of the items' condition. All transactions are governed by Ancient Resource LLC's Conditions of Sale.
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A stunning Egyptian serpentine cosmetic palette in the form of a fish, New Kingdom, c. 1570 - 1075 BC, both sides with incised detail, the usable side with recessed area for grinding cosmetic powders with detailed head and tail and the bottom with incised scales and naturalistic detail. A very nice example showing wear from use in antiquity and with museum inventory number in white paint on the edge. L: 4 4/5 in (12.3cm), W: 2 1/5 in (5.6cm). Cf. J. Vandier d'Abbadie, Catalogue des Objets de Toilette Egyptiens, (Paris, 1972), p. 35, no. 87 for a similar example; Ex estate of Seward Kennedy, New York. Mr. Kennedy worked for decades as a lawyer for the Mobil Corporation, and acquired his collection throughout decades of travel beginning in the 1950's.
Condition: The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections , the effects of aging, or repair/restoration work. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid, and we will be happy to give you a full overview of the items' condition. All transactions are governed by Ancient Resource LLC's Conditions of Sale.
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