Alabaster jar
Price
€ 1100
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.
Culture
Egyptian, Early Dynastic Period - Old Kingdom (1-4th dynasty)
Dating
Circa 3100 - 2500 B.C.
Size
10,6 cm
Provenance
Arnold Baum, 1984 Brussels.
Private collection, Belgium Brussels. Acquired from above in 1984. Purchase recorded in an insurance document dating 1986.
Dutch Private Collection, acquired via Bonhams.
Condition
The surface is unevenly worn with
some darker discoloration. Broken and
repaired.
