AN EGYPTIAN EARLY DYNASTIC ALABASTER SQUAT JAR 1ST-2ND DYNASTY

AN EGYPTIAN EARLY DYNASTIC ALABASTER SQUAT JAR 1ST-2ND DYNASTY, CIRCA 3000-2400 B.C. With broad shoulders tapering to a flat base, the narrow neck with rolled-out rim 6cm diameter, 14.5cm diameter Condition Report: With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Surface wear and abrasions, with a forked crack on one side of the shoulder, one quarter of the rim is chipped and missing, affecting approximately one third of the rim, with a further chip on the opposite side of the rim Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. Dreweatts thank Joanna van der Lande for her help cataloguing and condition reporting for this sale All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.Condition Report Disclaimer