Two Egyptian Granite Vessels
Two Egyptian Granite Vessels
Early Dynastic Period, 3rd Millennium B.C. and Middle Kingdom, 2040-1640 B.C.
Height of taller example 3 1/2 inches. Continental Decorative Arts
The larger vessel repaired from two large segments, with glue residue visible. Other chips, abrasions and encrustation as is typical. Painted accession number (illegible) on one side. The smaller vessel seemingly intact, with a few very small flake chips and roughness at edges.
Provenance:
Galerie du Sycomore, Paris, 8 November 1990 (with image of invoice).
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Two Egyptian Granite Vessels
Early Dynastic Period, 3rd Millennium B.C. and Middle Kingdom, 2040-1640 B.C.
Height of taller example 3 1/2 inches. Continental Decorative Arts
The larger vessel repaired from two large segments, with glue residue visible. Other chips, abrasions and encrustation as is typical. Painted accession number (illegible) on one side. The smaller vessel seemingly intact, with a few very small flake chips and roughness at edges.
Provenance:
Galerie du Sycomore, Paris, 8 November 1990 (with image of invoice).
