LOT 44 Egyptian Fossiliferous Limestone Piriform Vase
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Early Dynastic Period, early 3rd millennium BC. A slender vase with tapering body, everted rim, carved from fossiliferous black limestone containing numerous corals. 524 grams, 19cm (7 1/2"). From the private collection of a North West London lady; previously with a central London gallery; formerly acquired before 1990, supplied with geologic report No. TL005184, by geologic consultant Dr R. L. Bonewitz. A macehead made from the same rare limestone was auctioned at Christie's New York in 2009, lot 2. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Very fine condition. Extremely rare.
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