Lot 23: AN EGYPTIAN OBSIDIAN AND GOLD FOIL KOHL POT, MIDDLE KINGDOM, 12TH DYNASTY, CIRCA 1976-1794 B.C.
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The vessel features a tapered body that flares towards the rim and narrows slightly at the base. The piece is embellished with bands of applied gold foil at the rim and the foot, displaying a hand-worked or hammered texture. The body material exhibits a natural colour gradient, appearing near-opaque black at the upper portion and transitioning to a translucent olive-brown hue towards the base.
Provenance: Private UK Collection
L: 5.5cm
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