Egyptian Lapis Lazuli Vessel with Hathor Late New Kingdom, 1550-1070 BC A lapis lazuli cosmetic vessel with facing head of goddess Hathor with cow ears, flanked by rearing sacred uraei, one wearing the Hedjet crown of Upper Egypt, the other the Deshret crown of Lower Egypt; a stylised lotus flower to the rear. 32.6 grams, 39mm (1 1/2"). Fine condition, repaired. Provenance Property of a London gentleman; previously in a Canadian private collection prior to 1985; accompanied by a scholarly note TL 5308 by Dr Ronald Bonewitz.
Egyptian Lapis Lazuli Vessel with Hathor Late New Kingdom, 1550-1070 BC A lapis lazuli cosmetic vessel with facing head of goddess Hathor with cow ears, flanked by rearing sacred uraei, one wearing the Hedjet crown of Upper Egypt, the other the Deshret crown of Lower Egypt; a stylised lotus flower to the rear. 32.6 grams, 39mm (1 1/2"). Fine condition, repaired. Provenance Property of a London gentleman; previously in a Canadian private collection prior to 1985; accompanied by a scholarly note TL 5308 by Dr Ronald Bonewitz.
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