Stone Vessel with Dried Contents SOLD

NZD $640

Description

Stone Vessel carved with a rounded body, that gently tapers
upwards to a wide, flat rim.  Old Kingdom, c. 2400 B C

In Ancient Egypt, alabaster jars were used as containers for
ointment ,perfume, and other cosmetic products, such as kohl.

Width: 55 mm; Condition: Some accretions adhering

This jar contains some dried deposit.