Bidspirit auction | TWO EGYPTIAN STONE COSMETIC VESSELS

TWO EGYPTIAN STONE COSMETIC VESSELS - 12th Dynasty, Ca. 1887 - 1750 BC.A set of two Egyptian stone vessels with globular carinated bodies and tapering necks which connect to a flat, short everted rim. Egyptian vases crafted from stones, like alabaster or calcite, epitomized luxury and beauty for the culture. These vessels were meticulously carved and polished to perfection, serving as containers for precious oils, perfumes, and cosmetics. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 2014.619.1–.5.Size: 60mm x 90-110mm; Weight: 580gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.