Three Egyptian Alabaster Vessels with Hieroglyphs

New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, Reign of Thutmose III, 1497-1425 B.C.

Height of tallest 12.5 cm (5 inches).

Property from the Estate of Andrew Cunningham Ware (1945-2024)

Provenance:

Pierre Berge, Paris, Archeologie, Arts d'Orient, Extreme-Orient, 27 April 2007, Lot 496. [Part]

Engraved column of hieroglyphs that reads "the perfect god, Menkheperre, beloved by Min, Lord of Coptos".

Andrew Cunningham Ware (1945–2024) was an avid scholar and amateur Egyptologist whose passion for the ancient world led him to study under the renowned French Egyptologist, Christiane Desroches Noblecourt. Splitting his time between France and South Florida, Ware assembled a diverse collection that reflected his wide-ranging intellectual interests, from ancient Egyptian artifacts to historical documents from the French and Russian Revolutions. His collection, rich with family heirlooms, also features pieces acquired through his travels and academic pursuits. Ware’s family background also adds depth to the collection. He was the great-grandson of Andrew Woodbury Preston, one of the founders of the United Fruit Company. This connection to the world of business subtly informs the collection, where objects of personal significance are intertwined with intellectual curiosity.

Inspected under UV light and 10x loupe. Each vessel exhibits scattered scratches, chips, and small losses, particularly along the rims and edges. Mild encrustation is present across the surfaces, with notable blue deposits retained within the incised hieroglyphs of two examples. The translucent stone displays attractive veining throughout. Overall in fine and attractive condition. See additional images.

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Three Egyptian Alabaster Vessels with Hieroglyphs

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