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An Egyptian Banded Alabaster Cup — An Egyptian Banded Alabaster Cup, Old Kingdom, probably 1st Dynasty, 2965-2815 B.C.
An Egyptian Banded Alabaster Cup

An Egyptian Banded Alabaster Cup, Old Kingdom, probably 1st Dynasty, 2965-2815 B.C.

An Egyptian vessel crafted from banded alabaster during the Old Kingdom, likely from the 1st Dynasty. The cup represents early Egyptian craftsmanship and luxury goods production.

Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art

June 30, 2021

Estimate: $1,500 – $2,500

Lot 111

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An Egyptian Banded Alabaster Cup, An Egyptian Banded Alabaster Cup, Old Kingdom, probably 1st Dynasty, 2965-2815 B.C.

An Egyptian vessel crafted from banded alabaster during the Old Kingdom, likely from the 1st Dynasty. The cup represents early Egyptian craftsmanship and luxury goods production.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Alabaster, Ancient Vessel, Cup, Old Kingdom, 1st Dynasty, 2965-2815 B.C., Egyptian