Bidspirit auction | EGYPTIAN ALBASTER NEMSET VESSEL
EGYPTIAN ALBASTER NEMSET VESSEL - New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC. A stone vessel with slightly tapering sides, a flat base, and a wide, thickened rim that flares gently outward. The surface displays horizontal banding in cream and ochre tones.For similar see: J. Aenmuller, The “Lost” Calcite Alabaster Vessels of Princess Nbw-m-t? in Turin (Cat. 3254 and 3255), Turin Museum Cat. 3252.Size: 110mm x 65mm; Weight: 715gProvenance: Private London collection, acquired on the Belgian art market, 1990s.