650 - Egyptian Painted Terracotta Bowl. Predynastic-Protodynastic Period, circa 3900-3200 B.C. Squat in profile with everted rim to the mouth, two lateral pierced lugs; old collector's handwritten card 'Ancient Egyptian remarkably fine & early two-handled bowl of exceedingly rare style, having a ring decoration in red. B.C. 1800. A valuable and perfect specimen from the Myers Collection'. Cf. Petrie, W.M.F., Prehistoric Egypt in Egypt 31, London, 1920, nos.63A-B, pl.XXXVI, Class D. 271 grams, 10.3 cm wide (4 in.). [No Reserve]

Egyptian Painted Terracotta Bowl. Predynastic-Protodynastic Period, circa 3900-3200 B.C. Squat in profile with everted rim to the mouth, two lateral pierced lugs; old collector's handwritten card 'Ancient Egyptian remarkably fine & early two-handled bowl of exceedingly rare style, having a ring decoration in red. B.C. 1800. A valuable and perfect specimen from the Myers Collection'. Cf. Petrie, W.M.F., Prehistoric Egypt in Egypt 31, London, 1920, nos.63A-B, pl.XXXVI, Class D. 271 grams, 10.3 cm wide (4 in.). [No Reserve] From the private collection of Major William Joseph Myers (1858-1899). From the estate of a deceased Sussex private collector since the early 20th century. Accompanied by a copy of an illustrated academic report by Simone Musso. Accompanied by an old original handwritten information card. The painted decoration imitates the veining of a hardstone such as basalt or breccia. 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.