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Lot 193

An Egyptian miniature limestone jar and an Egyptian serpentine kohl jar
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3 July 2019, 10:00 BST
London, New Bond Street

Sold for £1,211.25 inc. premium

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An Egyptian miniature limestone jar and an Egyptian serpentine kohl jar
Early Dynastic Period, circa 3100-2686 B.C, and Middle Kingdom, 12th Dynasty, circa 1976-1793 B.C.
The limestone jar with pierced lug handles and a disc rim; and a kohl jar of baluster form, the lid with disc-shaped lid, 3.8cm and 3.5cm high respectively (2)

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Provenance:
Major James Findlay (1915-1990) collection, Aberdeen, acquired in the 1950s-1960s; and thence by descent.
Sold to benefit Archway, a respite care and housing charity in Aberdeen, charity no. SCO14665.

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