Alabaster jar

Culture

Egyptian, Early Dynastic Period – Old Kingdom (1-4th dynasty), c. 3100 – 2500 B.C.

Size

10,6 cm

Provenance

Dutch Private Collection, Ex Bonhams. 

Private collection, Belgium Brussels. Acquired from above in 1984. Purchase recorded in an insurance document dating 1986. 

Arnold Baum, 1984 Brussels.

Description

A beautiful thick-walled sculpted alabaster jar featuring flat base, a classic rounded body and a thick rolled rim. The jar has a naturally weathered smooth-like surface which highlights the natural tone of the alabaster.  The surface shows aging and mineral inclusions. 

Condition

The surface is unevenly worn with
some darker discoloration. Broken and
repaired.

Price

€ 1050