LOT 404 EGYPTIAN ALABASTER VESSEL
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New Kingdom, ca. 1550-1070 BC. An alabaster vessel, an exquisite work of art skillfully crafted from a rare and prized stone adorned with stunning veins that seem to come alive with light and shadow. This cylindrical vessel, gently flaring to its circular and flat base, boasts a wide mouth with an everted rim that adds an element of grace and refinement to its simple yet elegant form. In ancient Egypt, alabaster was regarded as a stone of great beauty and importance, known for its translucence and luminosity. This versatile material was widely used in the creation of a range of objects, from ornamental items to practical vessels used for various functions. The shape and form of this particular vessel suggest that it may have been used for holding precious oils, perfumes, or unguents, prized substances that were used in religious ceremonies, funerary rites, and everyday life. Its cylindrical shape would have allowed for easy pouring and application, while its wide mouth and everted rim would have allowed for easy access and minimised spillage.Size: L:60mm / W:70mm ; 155gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
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