1st Dynasty, circa 3000 B.C. Of conical profile with flattened base, carinated shoulder and stepped rounded rim, possibly for accepting a lid. Cf. Vandier d’Abbadie, J., Les objets de toilette égyptiens au Musée du Louvre, Paris, 1972, pp.108, 110, nos. 433-434, for two examples of this type in the Louvre. 380 grams, 11.6 cm wide (4 1/2 in.).

Property from an American deceased estate, acquired between 19770-1989. with Bonhams, London, 28 October 2009, no.16 (Part). Private European collection. Accompanied by copies of the relevant Bonhams catalogue pages. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12071-215259.

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