Predynastic Alabaster Cosmetic Jar

Ancient Egypt, Old Kingdom, ca. 2500 BCE. One of the classic forms of antiquity, a tall, rounded vessel with a flat base and a wide, round mouth with pronounced rim. It is carved from alabaster that i

Egypt, Late Dynastic, ca. 664 to 343 BCE. A lovely cosmetic jar, skillfully hand-carved from alabaster with natural bands in honey, peach, and cream hues. The elegant vessel displays a piriform body w

An Egyptian alabaster cosmetic jar, New Kingdom, c. 1570 - 1075 BC, the body with high shoulders and short vertical rim, the lower part tapered with flat bottom. The interior is well hollowed followin

**Originally Listed At $200** Egypt, early Dynastic Period, ca. 4000 to 3500 BCE. Beautiful egg-shaped jar in translucent alabaster, two small lugs on the shoulder, once having a separately made rim.

An Egyptian alabaster cosmetic jar, Late Period, c. 664 - 30 BC, of translucent material with attractive vertical banding. H: 1 1/3 in (3.5cm). Repair and a few losses at neck and rim. Ex Collection o

A very attractive Egyptian alabaster cosmetic kohl jar, Late Period, c. 664-343 BC, with an inverted rim and an oval shaped body, H: 3 in (7.8cm). Ex collection of a well-known, titled English family

Egyptian Pre-Dynastic Style Alabaster Jar. Size 3 1/2 inches high. Ex. Secret Eye Gallery, N.Y.C, acquired in the 1970’s.

A very attractive Egyptian alabaster cosmetic kohl jar, Late Period, c. 664-343 BC, with an inverted rim and an oval shaped body, H: 3 in (7.8cm). Ex collection of a well-known, titled English family

Predynastic to Early Dynastic Period, Ca. 3100 - 2686 BC. A tall egyptian alabaster jar with a cylindrical body with slight curvature near the base. The jar has a large neck connected to out curving r

ancient Egyptian alabaster cosmetic vessel, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, A Carved Ancient Egyptian Alabaster jar. Size 2 1/4 inches high x 1 7/8 inches diameter. condition. Old chips and ware otherwise

Early Cycladic, Ca. 3000-2800 BC. A carved, bulbous jar having a rounded collar rim and four, carved equidistant small, perforated lugs around the shoulder. For similar vessels see The Museum of Cycla

Ancient Mesopotamian Alabaster Jar c.2000-1000 BC. Size 5 1/4 inches high. 6 1/2 inches widest point. Rare large carved alabaster jar with fine engraved geometric design. Four pierced lug handles at s

A nice Egyptian Predynastic jar, Naqada II, c. 3650 - 3500 BC, the body squat and decorated with spiral designs in red slip, the rim is wide and flat and flanked by barrel-lug handles on the vessel's

Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, dynasties 21 though 25, ca. 1070 to 664 BCE. Absolutely stunning brilliant blue faience cosmetic jar of rounded form with everted rim. Used for kohl or unguents this

An Egyptian banded alabaster jar Early Dynastic Period, circa 3000-2650 B.C. Of ovoid form with an rounded rim, 10cm high Footnotes: Provenance Hofman Collection, Netherlands, 1939. Nefertari Tad

A large Egyptian alabaster jar, Middle Kingdom, c. 2055 - 1650 BC, the tall ovoid body tapering to a wide flat base, the short narrow neck topped by a wide, flat rim. The interior has been well hollow

Egyptian Alabaster Cosmetic Spoon, NK, 18th Dynasty, c. 1567-1320 B.C.In the shape of a bunch composed of a lotus flower and two papyrus reeds, the stems tied together in the middle.Size:12.7 cm. L -

Central Asia, Bactrian, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A stunning greyware container depicting a horse supporting a tall vessel emerging from the animal's back, two of its four flat-faced walls incised with

Egypt, Pre-Dynastic, Chalcolithic Period, Bronze Age II, ca. 2700 to 2500 BCE. Three stunning mace heads, each one carved from exquisite banded alabaster of creamy hues, their rounded piriform bodies

Ancient Central Asia, Bactria, ca. early 2nd millennium BCE. An intriguing cosmetics vessel, hand-built from grayware pottery, depicting an abstract horse-like creature standing atop a quartet of rod-

Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A sizable jar, hand-carved from pale-yellow alabaster with creamy-white spotted and banded inclusions. The piriform body rests up

Ancient Near East, Elamite, Bronze Age, 2nd millennium BCE. A fantastic cast leaded copper cosmetic vessel and applicator decorated with zoomorphic forms. The jar is hollow-formed with a rounded body,

Ancient Egypt, Late Dynastic, ca. 652 to 300 BCE. Finely carved from a pretty near-translucent alabaster stone with banded inclusions in warm hues of honey and butterscotch. Sitting upon a planar base

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Egypt, Old Kingdom Period, 3rd to 6th Dynasty, ca. 2686 to 2181 BCE. A beautiful free-standing alabastron, hand-carved from banded alabaster of a creamy yellow-white