Lot no. 556
EGYPTIAN POTTERY JAR LID. New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, Reign of Akhenaten, Ca. 1352 - 1336 BC . A lid for a jar or strapped-handled vessel, modelled in a conical form. A petal engulfs the centre, richly hued in blue powder, with a central stigma in red. Surrounding the petal is a frieze of lotus blossoms and possibly poppies. For similar see: University College London, Accession Number: UC. 19110. Size: 130mm x 130mm; Weight: 150g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
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