Bidspirit auction | Egyptian Early Dynastic Gneiss Bowl

Egyptian Early Dynastic Gneiss Bowl - 2nd-3rd Dynasty, 2860-2640 B.C. Material also known as 'Chephren Diorite' carved with a flattened base and flaring, slightly convex sides with inward curving rim bevelled on the inside, single groove encircling the tondo; repaired. Cf. Flinders Petrie, W. M., Stone and Metal Vases, Warminster, 1977, pl XXII, nos. 378-9, for similar; Guidotti, M.C., Vasi dall?epoca protodinastica al Nuovo Regno, Museo Egizio di Firenze, Rome, 1991, p.79 (inv. no.3541), for a a comparable example with the same interior detailing of the rim. 1.4 kg, 22 cm wide (8 5/8 in.). with Sotheby's, 17 December 1997, no.34.Ex Rupert Wace Ancient Art, London, 1998.Ex AS collection, London, UK.Accompanied by a copy of the Rupert Wace Ancient Art invoice.This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12129-214106. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website]