Bidspirit auction | An Egyptian Early Dynastic Funerary

An Egyptian Early Dynastic Funerary Vase in Byrsian Marble or Steatite, 2nd Millennium BC – Early 1st Millennium BC. A finely formed Egyptian funerary vase from the Early Dynastic period, carved from byrsiam marble or steatite. The vessel features a bulbous body tapering to a ring base, with twin pierced lug handles for suspension or securing a lid. Vases like this were often used in tombs to hold offerings or essential goods for the afterlife, underscoring its ceremonial purpose. H: Approximately 24.5cm Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished Danish collector.