Egyptian Alabaster Vase

An ancient Egyptian Old Kingdom banded alabaster bell shaped unguent vase with short cylindrical neck and two vestigal lug handles.

Old Kingdom.
Ca. 2575 - 2134 BC.
Height: 2 5/8 in. (7 cm.)

Alabaster was prized by the ancient Egyptians for its translucence and decorative veining, qualities which were further emphasized in the carving process.

Formerly in the collection of Jerome Eisenberg, New York.
Inv#: 9533
Guaranteed Authentic

$1,500

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