Bidspirit auction | A RARE AMETHYST EGYPTIAN COSMETIC

A RARE AMETHYST EGYPTIAN COSMETIC OR OINTMENT JAR WITH A BABOON, PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 300–200 B.C. - A RARE AMETHYST EGYPTIAN COSMETIC OR OINTMENT JAR WITH A BABOON, PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 300–200 B.C. Is fashioned as a seated baboon clutching a cylindrical, wide-rimmed jar with its arms. The figure includes carved details representing a textured mane and fur on the head and back. The surface of the stone is matte and frosted with a weathered appearance.  Provenance: Private UK collection  L: 7cm