Lot Essay
Cf. F. Petrie, The Funeral Furniture of Egypt, London, 1937, pp. 5-6, pl. XIV for similar.
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OLD KINGDOM, DYNASTY V-VI, CIRCA 2494-2181 B.C.
Details
AN EGYPTIAN ALABASTER OFFERING TABLE
OLD KINGDOM, DYNASTY V-VI, CIRCA 2494-2181 B.C.
Of broad circular form with a wide tapering pedestal foot, hollowed out on the underside
12¼ in. (31 cm.) diam.
OLD KINGDOM, DYNASTY V-VI, CIRCA 2494-2181 B.C.
Of broad circular form with a wide tapering pedestal foot, hollowed out on the underside
12¼ in. (31 cm.) diam.
Provenance
Wilhem Horn (1870-1959); acquired in 1939 from Dr Hartmann, Cairo.
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.