Bidspirit auction | EGYPTIAN ALABASTER JAR

EGYPTIAN ALABASTER JAR - Old Kingdom, Ca. 2600 - 2200 BC. An alabaster jar with a globular body that tapers slightly towards a ring base. The shoulder curves smoothly into a short cylindrical neck, leading to a broad, everted rim with a rounded lip. A subtle ridge encircles the upper section just below the neck. The surface displays natural veining and tonal variations typical of alabaster, with a smooth, polished finish. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.For similar see: Lightbody D.I., Egyptian Alabaster: New Light on the Alabaster Vessels of Ancient Egypt, Vessel 3, pg. 39.Size: 100mm x 95mm; Weight: 400gProvenance: Private European collection; formerly acquired on the London art market in 2002.