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EGYPTIAN CALCITE JUBILEE VESSEL WITH CARTOUCHE SA-RA OF PEPI I - Old Kingdom, Ca. 2600 - 2240 BC. A cylindrical vessel carved from calcite, tapering towards a broad, flat base and finished with a thickened, rounded rim. One side bears a vertically oriented cartouche enclosing a hieroglyphic inscription signifying Sa-Ra of Pepi I. Cartouche possibly done later.For similar see: G. Ali. Hassaan, International Journal of Emerging Engineering Research and Technology V5 I4 2017, f.15 Size: 155mm x 150mm; Weight: 1.49kgProvenance: Private London collection, acquired on the US art market; Ex. Private New York city Egyptologist collection acquired from Ancient Resource 2015 lot 172A; Ex. Estate of Robert Viola, Queens, NY.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.