EGYPTIAN ALABASTER VESSEL

Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC An Egyptian hand-carved alabaster vessel with a piriform body and a planar base beneath a corseted neck and flared rim. The soft white hue of the stone is as pleasing to the eye today as it was in ancient Egypt, given how prized a material it was. Such vessels would have held precious scented oils or cosmetics for women to use after bathing, as indicated by scenes in ancient vases depicting them in use.
Size: 135mm x 75mm; Weight: 675g
Provenance: Private collection, London, UK; Ex. F. Piket 1980s, Netherlands. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

500
Estimate: GBP 750 - 1500