Egyptian Alabastron

An ancient Egyptian banded alabaster alabastron with short neck, tapered body and two lug handles.

Late Period.
Ca. 700 - 30 BC.
Height: 3 5/8 in. (9.2 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#: 9531
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