Bidspirit auction | Egyptian Stone Alabastron

Egyptian Stone Alabastron - Late Old Kingdom, circa 2300 B.C. The body with rounded shoulders, convex outer face and pointed base, everted rim; accompanied by a custom-made display base. Cf. Guidotti, M.C., Vasi dall’epoca protodinastica al Nuovo Regno, Museo Egizio di Firenze, Rome, 1991, p.99, no.68, for similar vessel. 34.2 grams, 48 mm high (48.9 grams, 55 mm including stand) (1 7/8 in. (2 1/8 in.)). Acquired in Europe before 1994.European collection. (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)