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An Egyptian black-topped pottery jar

28 November 2019, 10:30 GMT
London, New Bond Street

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An Egyptian black-topped pottery jar
Predynastic Period, Naqada I-II, circa 4000-3200 B.C.
Of ovoid form, tapering to a flattened base, the rounded rim flaring slightly, 13.5cm high

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Provenance:
Understood to be from the John Rilling collection, California, acquired prior to 1970.
Private collection, California.
Anonymous sale; Bonhams, London, 8 May 2013, lot 295.
Private collection, UK, acquired at the above sale.

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