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This is the rating and price for Middle Kingdom Granodiorite Kohl Jar W/ Lid, 2014



Description : Ancient Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 11th to 12th Dynasty, ca. 2050 to 1786 BCE. One of the classic forms of antiquity, a squat, rounded vessel with a flat base and a wide circular mouth. It is carved from speckled granodiorite, dark-brown and black in color with intermittent inclusions in beige and metallic blue hues. The interior of the stone is carved out to form a conical receptacle for cosmetics such as black kohl paint worn around the eyes of both men and women. The accompanying original lid is comprised of two components, first being a lower perforated lid for dipping and holding an applicator stick, and second being an unperforated top with a small nubbin on the bottom to seal the vessel when not in use. Hand-carved and meticulously polished to a reflective sheen, this is a wonderful example of ancient craftsmanship! Size (without lids): 1.5 H (3.8 cm), size (with lids): 1.875 H (4.8 cm). A similar jar, missing one lid component and in inferior condition, hammered for GBP 1000 ($1,420) at Christie's London Antiquities Auction (October 1, 2014 - Lot 160): Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #133177
Price: 1 369.50 USD It's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 1500 USD-2000 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 60A
Title : Middle Kingdom Granodiorite Kohl Jar W/ Lid, Period : 2014
Condition report : Surface wear and abrasions commensurate with age and use, small nicks to rims of vessel and lid components, otherwise excellent. Nice earthen deposits throughout. Old inventory label on base.
Artemis Gallery, auctioneer, Louisville, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Fine Ethnographic / Asian / Ancient Art
Sale date : 10 May 2018 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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