Lot Essay
Porphry was highly prized by the ancient Romans who quarried it from the outcrop in Egypt known as Mons Porphyrites.
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Details
An Egyptian porphry covered urn, of recent manufacture
The gadrooned body and cover with twin volute handles, on waisted socle
12¾in. (32.4cm.) high; 14in. (35.5cm.) wide
The gadrooned body and cover with twin volute handles, on waisted socle
12¾in. (32.4cm.) high; 14in. (35.5cm.) wide
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.