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Lot 213

An Egyptian andesite porphyry jar

3 July 2019, 10:00 BST
London, New Bond Street

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An Egyptian andesite porphyry jar
Early Dynastic Period, 1st Dynasty, circa 3000-2750 B.C.
The squat rounded body with broad disc rim and two vestigial lug handles, 13cm wide

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Provenance:
Baron Empain (1852-1929) collection, Belgium.
Baron Edouard Jean Empain Collection; Christie's, London, 14 April 2011, lot 7.
Private collection, UK, acquired at the above sale.

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