Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art

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Property from a Belgian Private Collection

An Egyptian Greywacke Cosmetic Palette, late Predynastic Period/1st Dynasty, circa 3200-2900 B.C.

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Lot Closed

July 5, 12:40 PM GMT

Estimate

3,000 - 5,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Property from a Belgian Private Collection

An Egyptian Greywacke Cosmetic Palette

late Predynastic Period/1st Dynasty, circa 3200-2900 B.C.


of simple parabolic shape with serrated and contoured edges.

Length 16.5 cm.

Alton Edward Mills (1882-1960), Switzerland, thence by descent (Christie’s London, April 15th, 2015, no. 9, illus.)
acquired by the present owner at the above sale

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