Fine Egyptian Late Period Alabaster Jar
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Ancient Egypt, Late Dynastic, ca. 652 to 300 BCE. Finely carved from a pretty near-translucent, pale cream and brown alabaster stone with banded inclusions, this is a rounded vessel with a corseted shoulder and a dramatically flared, flat rim surrounding a wide mouth - all upon a flat base. Hold this jar to the light, and you will be able to appreciate the marvelous translucency of the stone. This type of vessel was oftentimes used to hold cosmetics; the Egyptians are known for favoring cosmetics such as black kohl painted around the eyes. Size: 3.1" W x 3.75" H (7.9 cm x 9.5 cm)
Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection, acquired 2020; ex-private French collection, France, before 2016
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#156518
Ancient Egypt, Late Dynastic, ca. 652 to 300 BCE. Finely carved from a pretty near-translucent, pale cream and brown alabaster stone with banded inclusions, this is a rounded vessel with a corseted shoulder and a dramatically flared, flat rim surrounding a wide mouth - all upon a flat base. Hold this jar to the light, and you will be able to appreciate the marvelous translucency of the stone. This type of vessel was oftentimes used to hold cosmetics; the Egyptians are known for favoring cosmetics such as black kohl painted around the eyes. Size: 3.1" W x 3.75" H (7.9 cm x 9.5 cm)
Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection, acquired 2020; ex-private French collection, France, before 2016
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 to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#156518
Condition
Small chips from rim and possible area of repair on underside. Otherwise in fine condition with form well preserved.
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Fine Egyptian Late Period Alabaster Jar
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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