Translucent calcite alabaster cup carved from a single block

Descriptio Open, truncated cone-shaped vessel with a wide, scalloped rim, resting on a double-torus annular foot and a circular base. The translucent ochre stone displays a warm veining typical of quarries in the Eastern Desert, polished on the exterior and hollowed out on the interior in the shape of a shallow bowl. This form is characteristic of ritual or libation cups from the New Kingdom, 18th-19th Dynasties, ca. 1550-1200 BC, evoking the lotus-shaped cups or chalices used in offerings to the gods or at the royal table. It is intact, with no major visible cracks; the surface is smooth with a natural burial patina, fine craquelure, and localized pitting, consistent with the proposed age. Height 15 cm x diameter 13.5 cm. Lot in international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipment: no import duties apply within the EU. Export permit from the country of origin may be required. Due to its age and history of use, this lot may show signs of wear and previous interventions. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, no specialized technical testing has been performed. The absence of any mention of restorations does not guarantee that none exist. You may request additional information before placing a bid. This does not affect the buyer’s statutory rights.

Estimate:£1,672.86

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