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Description : Ancient Egypt, Late Period, ca. 712 to 300 BCE. A very rare find, a small woven pouch made from rush or sedge that provides a good example of how Egyptians did their weaving. It was made using the twined technique, where two strands were intertwined between each warp. The author of the Satire of the Trades, a Middle Kingdom-era didactic text, does not paint a pleasant picture of the lives of Egyptian weavers: The weaver is in his workshop... with knees against his chest, he cannot breathe air. If he skips a day of weaving, he is beaten fifty strokes, he gives food to the doorkeeper, to let him see the light of day. Size: 5.7 W x 3.5 H (14.5 cm x 8.9 cm) Provenance: private Houston, Texas, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #132998
Price: 871.50 USD It's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 600 USD-900.0 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 2B
Title : Ancient Egypt, Late Period
Condition report : This is the lower part of a pouch, the top has come undone and is partially missing. In fragile condition due to its age and material, but remarkably well preserved!
Artemis Gallery, auctioneer It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Antiquities | Asian | Ethnographic
Sale date : 27 Sep 2018 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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