Lot Essay
For similar examples compare no. 101, p. 163, and no. 109, pp. 265-266, in Berman, The Cleveland Museum of Art. Catalogue of Egyptian Art.
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MIDDLE KINGDOM, DYNASTY XII, 1991-1783 B.C. AND NEW KINGDOM, DYNASTY XVIII, 1550-1307 B.C.
Details
TWO EGYPTIAN STONE VESSELS
MIDDLE KINGDOM, DYNASTY XII, 1991-1783 B.C.
and NEW KINGDOM, DYNASTY XVIII, 1550-1307 B.C.
One a dark green serpentine jar with an ovoid body on a splayed foot, with a tall flaring neck and flat rim; and one of veined pale green stone, the small squat jar with tapering sides, the rim and lid separately made
Taller: 3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm.) high (2)
MIDDLE KINGDOM, DYNASTY XII, 1991-1783 B.C.
and NEW KINGDOM, DYNASTY XVIII, 1550-1307 B.C.
One a dark green serpentine jar with an ovoid body on a splayed foot, with a tall flaring neck and flat rim; and one of veined pale green stone, the small squat jar with tapering sides, the rim and lid separately made
Taller: 3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm.) high (2)
Provenance
Acquired by the current owner's father, circa 1968.