Egyptian Late Dynastic Alabaster Bottle - Alabastron
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Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A large and hefty alabastron, meticulously hand-carved from calcite alabaster. The vessel displays a slight-rounded stable base, a rotund body which tapered gently to a wide neck, a large mouth, and a protruding ring rim. Such vessels would have held precious scented oils or cosmetics for women to use after bathing as indicated by scenes on ancient vases depicting them in use. Size: 3.25" W x 5.375" H (8.3 cm x 13.7 cm).
Provenance: private Davis collection, Houston, Texas, USA
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Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A large and hefty alabastron, meticulously hand-carved from calcite alabaster. The vessel displays a slight-rounded stable base, a rotund body which tapered gently to a wide neck, a large mouth, and a protruding ring rim. Such vessels would have held precious scented oils or cosmetics for women to use after bathing as indicated by scenes on ancient vases depicting them in use. Size: 3.25" W x 5.375" H (8.3 cm x 13.7 cm).
Provenance: private Davis collection, Houston, Texas, USA
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.
#132789
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Surface wear and abrasions commensurate with age, small nicks to body, base, and rim, with expected roughness across most surfaces, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits throughout.
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Egyptian Late Dynastic Alabaster Bottle - Alabastron
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