Lot 873
Pedigreed Alabastron of Carved Alabaster. Egypt, Late Period, c. 500-300 BC. The vase robust and substantial, with tapering ovoid body and carinated base, twin vestigial handles, and narrow shoulder and short ribbed neck, the mouth perhaps separately attached. Nicely crafted, the stone a very evenly colored cream-white. Faint old collection numbers on base. Height: 6-1/2". A pleasant example of type.
Estimated Value $750 - 1,250.
Maurice Nahman collection, noted dealer of antiquities, Cairo & Paris (1868-1948).
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