Ancient Egypt, Late Period Alabaster Vase with side handles - 108 mm

Alabaster vase with light veining. The elongated oval body, with a rounded base, is crowned by a short cylindrical neck ending in a wide flared mouth with a thick, softened lip. Two small opposite lateral pegs are placed at the top of the body. The interior is carefully hollowed, the finely polished surface highlighting the translucency as well as the natural variations of the stone. This type of vase was used to contain and transport precious oils, unguents, or perfumes, both in daily life and within funeral practices. - Ancient Egypt, probably from the late period. - Dimension: 108 x 61 x 61 mm - Dating: 664 - 332 B.C. - Provenance: Former private collection assembled by Mr. D. P. between 1970 and 1980. - Condition: Very good overall, part of the lip previously reattached, showing slight material loss at the point of the reattachment. The piece includes: - A sales invoice. - An authenticity certificate. - An export license (only for countries outside the European Union). Shipping: Secured and insured shipment Obtaining export licenses provided by the Directorate of Cultural Heritage of Belgium for countries outside the European Union may vary between 2 weeks and 2 months. Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot. The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged.

Estimate:$1,008.18

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