


FAKE
Ancient
Egyptian "Ptolemaic Bast Tomb Offertory Vessel
Sold
on eBay by seller "A"
Winning bid: US $300.00
Ended: Nov-18-05
The
above listed item is from the Ptolemaic Period,(332-30 B.C.E.). This
very rare tomb piece was clay cast, fired, painted and blue faience
glazed. We acquired this lovely piece from a select private collection
and its provenance is from Alexandria, Egypt. Depicted on the stopper
is a reclining Bast or Bastet cat goddess. This type of container was
used for offertory unguents(oils) or spices. This jar also has rows
of hieroglyphics, front and back, detailed in black paint. This rare
tomb relic is intact, has retained much of its powder blue faience glaze/black
paint and has areas of age wear. The reason for the item being available
is due to the vast extent of archeological findings, thousands of years
in Egyptian burials and also the proliferation of these said items in
older private collections worldwide.