MASSIVE EGYPTIAN ALABASTER VESSEL WITH GEOMETRIC DECORATION

Third Dynasty, ca. 2660 - 2590 BC. A finely carved alabaster (calcite) jar, characterised by an elongated, gently tapering body terminating in a narrow pointed base. The vessel features rounded shoulders, a short constricted neck and a thick, outward-projecting rolled rim. Its polished surface displays attractive natural bands of honey-coloured, cream and translucent stone, with delicate horizontal veining and irregular mineral patterns. The elegant proportions and carefully finished contours reflect the sophisticated tradition of Egyptian hard-stone vessel production during the Early Dynastic Period and the beginning of the Old Kingdom. For similar see: The Brooklyn Museum, Inv. 34.977. Size: 660mm x 230mm; Weight: 25kg Provenance: Prince Collection, 1990s–2014; Ex. Weber Kunsthandel. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a report from Lisa Sartini, Egyptologist PHD of Chimera Heritage Consultants.

Estimate:£3,000

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