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56 - Large Egyptian Alabaster Alabastron. Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Elongated vessel widening slightly towards the flat base with broad, cylindrical neck; vertical rim to the mouth, probably slightly reground; two lateral knob handles. 867 grams, 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in.). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)
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Large Egyptian Alabaster Alabastron. Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Elongated vessel widening slightly towards the flat base with broad, cylindrical neck; vertical rim to the mouth, probably slightly reground; two lateral knob handles. 867 grams, 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in.). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) Acquired from Galerie Arete, Zurich, 15 April 1988. Ex private collection, Therwil, Switzerland. The veining of the finely polished alabaster underscores the vessel s form; the interior is smoothed, but the base lacks the same polish as the wall and was either reground or not polished in the first place. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.
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