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An Egyptian Breccia or Diorite Jar — An Egyptian Breccia or Diorite Jar, late Predynastic Period/1st Dynasty, circa 3100-2815 B.C.
An Egyptian Breccia or Diorite Jar

An Egyptian Breccia or Diorite Jar, late Predynastic Period/1st Dynasty, circa 3100-2815 B.C.

An ancient Egyptian vessel crafted from breccia or diorite stone, dating to the late Predynastic or early 1st Dynasty period. This artifact exemplifies early Egyptian stone-working techniques and vessel-making practices.

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Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art

June 29, 2022

Estimate: $3,000$5,000

Lot 120

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An Egyptian Breccia or Diorite Jar, An Egyptian Breccia or Diorite Jar, late Predynastic Period/1st Dynasty, circa 3100-2815 B.C.

An ancient Egyptian vessel crafted from breccia or diorite stone, dating to the late Predynastic or early 1st Dynasty period. This artifact exemplifies early Egyptian stone-working techniques and vessel-making practices.

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

Related themes

Archaeological, Stone Vessel, Decorative Arts, Predynastic, Ancient Egypt