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What is Egyptian alabaster?
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Egyptian alabaster is a calcium carbonate stone that comes from quarries located in the area around Hatnub, Egypt. Although its appearance is similar to alabaster, the stone is much denser. Find a variety of Egyptian alabaster furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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Ancient Egyptian Alabaster Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant alabaster circular bowl is carved evenly throughout with thin walls displaying a
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Alabaster
Ancient Egyptian Alabaster Storage Jar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Egyptian alabaster was their most popular choice of stone because it is soft and relatively easy to work as
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Vases
Materials
Alabaster
Two Ancient Egyptian Alabaster Canopic Jars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beautifully rich white veined caramel alabaster, both jars are deftly executed and of robust, elegant
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antiquities
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of Alabaster Table Lamps
Located in Tilburg, NL
interior. The use of alabaster in lamps has been around for centuries, dating back to ancient Egypt
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
$1,650 / set
Elegant Table Lamp in Alabaster and Metal, 1970s
Located in Tilburg, NL
for centuries, dating back to ancient Egypt. Alabaster, a type of translucent stone, has been used in
Category
Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Ancient Egyptian Middle Kingdom Alabaster Jar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
inward-curving lip and twin pierced lug handles.
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Egyptian alabaster is a form of limestone or
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Vases
Materials
Alabaster
