Bidspirit auction | EGYPTIAN BRECCIA STONE VESSEL

EGYPTIAN BRECCIA STONE VESSEL - Old Kingdom, Ca. 2900 - 2240 BC. A vessel carved from breccia with a distinct variegated upper section marked by reddish and cream-coloured inclusions, transitioning to a lighter, beige-toned lower body. The form consists of a tapering oblong profile with a narrow, flat base, a rounded shoulder, and an annular lip with a flattened rim. Two small pierced horizontal handles are positioned at the upper midsection.For similar see: Egypt. Three Thousand Years of Decorative Art. Myers Museum. Eton College Collection, exhibition catalogue, Bordeaux, 2007, Cat. E79.Size: 80mm x 50mm; Weight: 200gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Malte & Janie Peters, 16 August 2010.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.