Asta Bidspirit | EGYPTIAN ALABASTER JAR

EGYPTIAN ALABASTER JAR - Old Kingdom, Ca. 2700 - 2200 BC.An Egyptian jar, made from banded alabaster ranging from a creamy beige to a buttery pale yellow, that glows when held under light. The body tapers to a rounded base. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 74.51.5101.Size: 195mm x 100mm; Weight: 1.4kgProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.