Reeman Dansie
Two Day Antiques & Fine Art Sale
14 February 2012 | Colchester, United Kingdom
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Lot 25 | Rare ancient Egyptian faience aryballos perfume /
Estimated Price:
£3,000 - £5,000Realised Price:
£5,200
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Rare ancient Egyptian faience aryballos perfume / cosmetic pot in the form of a hedgehog with finely hatched spines, detailed face with green, cream and brown glaze on shaped plinth - circa 6th - 5th century BC, 7cm long, 4cm wide, 5cm high Provenance: Acquired by the vendor's grandfather - Captain George Fenwick-Owen in Egypt whilst recovering in Alexandria after the First World War. He was a well known big game hunter and explorer and boasted a large collection of artifacts, many of which were displayed at the British Museum and Natural History Museum - sold with letter of provenance Large chip to collar of neck, minor chips to fringe above face and to foot rim - overall good condition
Estimated Price: £3,000 - £5,000
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Colchester, United KingdomViewing Notes
11th February 9am to 1pm. 13th February 9am to 6pm. Morning of sale.
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