09-14-201909-14-2019
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Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
3285BBoston
September 14, 2019 10:00 AMCalender
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Alabaster Canopic Jar

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$1,968$1,600
Auction: Asian Works Of Art - 3285BLocation: BostonDate / Time: September 14, 2019 10:00AM

Description:

Alabaster Canopic Jar, Egypt, possibly 400 BC, cylindrical jar slightly tapering at the base, the stopper carved to depict the baboon-headed god Hapi, the head with traces of gilt and paint, overall ht. 17 1/4 in.

Provenance: Descended in a private collection, Wilmington, Massachusetts.

Note: Accompanied by an undated typed description from Shreve, Crump & Low, Boston.
Estimate $400-600


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Keywords

Crump & Low, Egypt, Wilmington