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Description : Ancient Egypt, Old Kingdom, ca. 2500 BCE. A rounded vessel with a flat base, a drilled interior, and a wide, rounded mouth. It is carved from thick alabaster - hold this example to the light and you can see the bands of darker color within the stone. This type of vessel was used to hold cosmetics - the Egyptians are famous for the cosmetics worn by both men and women, such as black kohl painted around the eyes. Size: 2.55 W x 1.95 H (6.5 cm x 5 cm) Provenance: private East Coast, 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. #139827
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Estimate (low-high) : 600 USD-900.0 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 1C
Title : Egyptian Early Dynastic Alabaster Jar
Size : 2.55 W x 1.95 H
Condition report : Scratches on surface commensurate with age. Light encrustation on body, especially on the base.
Artemis Gallery, auctioneer It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Ancient / Ethnographic From Around The World
Sale date : 08 Nov 2018 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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