Asta Bidspirit | EGYPTIAN STONE OFFERING VESSEL

EGYPTIAN STONE OFFERING VESSEL - Early Dynastic Period, Ca. 3100 - 2640 BC.An elegant jar from Early-Dynastic Egypt, carved from brown and black stone. The jar has been smoothed to a smooth texture. The jar is defined by its elongated, acorn-shaped body with two pierced handles and a rounded shoulder. The shoulder traces up to a corseted neckline with a squat rim.Size: 55mm x 40mm; Weight: 82.5gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Christie's London, King Street Antiquities 25 April 2007, sale 7376. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.