Bidspirit auction | EGYPTIAN BRECCIA KOHL VESSEL

EGYPTIAN BRECCIA KOHL VESSEL - Ca. 3000 - 1790 BC. A kohl vessel carved from breccia, with a tapering lower body and a wide, flattened upper section that functions as a lid. The two halves fit seamlessly, forming a compact vessel with a shallow neck and circular opening.Size: 80mm x 50mm; Weight: 280gProvenance: London collection; Ex. Mayfair collection, acquired from an Ancient Art gallery; formerly acquired on the London art market pre-2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.