Property from a Belgian Private CollectionAn Egyptian Limestone Canopic Jar26th/30th Dynasty, 664-342 B.C. of ovoid form with lid in the form of a head of one of the Four Sons of Horus facing upward, with short square beard, and incised eyebrows and cosmetic lines, the body of the vessel with trace of a black-painted inscription.Height 18 cm.Condition reportAs shown. Roughly carved with broad chisel marks over entire jar (inside and out), circumference of lid, and wig. Only face is polished, with engraved eyes. Area of accretions over facial features. Two adjacent chips on body of jar towards bottom. Possible chip on edge of lid below abbreviated beard Please note that Condition 11 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The
Property from a Belgian Private CollectionAn Egyptian Limestone Canopic Jar26th/30th Dynasty, 664-342 B.C. of ovoid form with lid in the form of a head of one of the Four Sons of Horus facing upward, with short square beard, and incised eyebrows and cosmetic lines, the body of the vessel with trace of a black-painted inscription.Height 18 cm.Condition reportAs shown. Roughly carved with broad chisel marks over entire jar (inside and out), circumference of lid, and wig. Only face is polished, with engraved eyes. Area of accretions over facial features. Two adjacent chips on body of jar towards bottom. Possible chip on edge of lid below abbreviated beard Please note that Condition 11 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The
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