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AN EGYPTIAN DIORITE BOWL
These lots have been imported from outside the EU … Read more PROPERTY FROM THE RUDOLF SCHMIDT (1900-1970) COLLECTION
AN EGYPTIAN DIORITE BOWL

EARLY DYNASTIC PERIOD, 1ST-2ND DYNASTY, CIRCA 3000-2650 B.C.

Details
AN EGYPTIAN DIORITE BOWL
EARLY DYNASTIC PERIOD, 1ST-2ND DYNASTY, CIRCA 3000-2650 B.C.
7 5/8 in. (19.3 cm.) diam.
Provenance
Dr. Rudolf Schmidt (1900-1970), Solothurn, acquired prior to 1970; thence by descent.
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.

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Lot Essay

PUBLISHED:
P. Günther and R. Wellauer, Ägyptische Steingefässe der Sammlung Rudolph Schmidt, Solothurn, Ägyptologische Hefte des Orientalischen Seminars der Universität Zürich, 1988, p. 18, pl. 3, 27, no. 22.

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