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Ancient Egyptian Alabaster Bowl
$12,000
£9,153.45
€10,428.55
CA$16,866.11
A$18,400.48
CHF 9,742.94
MX$220,490.14
NOK 124,081.78
SEK 113,463.58
DKK 77,868.43
About the Item
This elegant alabaster circular bowl is carved evenly throughout with thin walls displaying a beautiful translucence when exposed to direct light. It features high curving sides, a gently inward sloping rim, and a rounded base. Rich caramel bands run through the soft beige and creme colored stone.
Notes
Shallow dishes and bowls such as this were likely used as serving and dining vessels. Alabaster was a very popular material for carving, especially in the production of bowls, dishes and jars which were used for a variety of purposes. This is largely due to both it's beautiful warm glow and its soft porous qualities which made it far easier to work with in comparison to materials such as marble.
Provenance
Alton Edward Mills (1882-1970), Switzerland.
Thence by descent.
Antiquities Christie's London, April 15, 2015.
Private Collection, Los Angeles California.
- Dimensions:Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Diameter: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)
- Style:Egyptian (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Old Kingdom, 2686 BC to 2160 BC
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. No repair or restoration. Chip to rim approximately 3 cm. long. Minor surface wear overall with a few very minor patches of rough weathering to the weaker areas of the alabaster. Ink inscribed number "43" on underside.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: MS.01351stDibs: LU10743247979882
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