An ancient Egyptian banded alabaster jar, with a thick rim.
New Kingdom.
Ca. 1570 - 1070 BC.
Height: 2 3/4 in. (6.8 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.
