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THE PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE COLLECTOR
A LARGE BASALT MORTAR
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A LARGE BASALT MORTAR
LATE PERIOD, DYNASTY XXV-XXX, 712-332 B.C.
The polished conical vessel rounded slightly at the base, the thick band at the rim with opposing protomes in the form of facing heads of Hathor, both with cow's ears, large almond-shaped eyes, and heavy plaites coiled at the ends, wearing banded broad collars
11 3/4 in. (30 cm.) high
LATE PERIOD, DYNASTY XXV-XXX, 712-332 B.C.
The polished conical vessel rounded slightly at the base, the thick band at the rim with opposing protomes in the form of facing heads of Hathor, both with cow's ears, large almond-shaped eyes, and heavy plaites coiled at the ends, wearing banded broad collars
11 3/4 in. (30 cm.) high