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An Egyptian alabaster ribbed cup, New Kingdom, 18th dynasty

$4,073.69
£3,032.60
€3,400
CA$5,579.93
A$6,206.11
CHF 3,240.64
MX$75,521.70
NOK 41,387.86
SEK 38,814.51
DKK 25,883.01
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The cup hand-carved from white alabaster with caramel and white veining throughout the composition. The cup stands upon a tapering base, and widens to form the ribbed, cylindrical cup. Alabaster was a material prized by ancient sculptors, because its relative softness 9 cm (h) Ex German private collection, collected between the 1975-1998 Some minor chips, with small restoration
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.55 in (9 cm)Width: 1.97 in (5 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
  • Style:
    Egyptian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca. 1390-1295 BC
  • Condition:
    Repaired. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    UTRECHT, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6566238524732

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