Lot 936
Delicate Alabastron in Patterned Alabaster. Egypt, Ptolemaic- Roman Period, c. 300 BC. - 100 AD. Alabastron with elongated conical body, rounded base, short neck, and broad rim to the mouth. A pair of tiny lug handles at the sides, with raised lappets below. The vessel finely carved to a remarkable thinness, almost like eggshell ware pottery. Some wear to the mouth, with very modest chipping to rim, otherwise vessel choice. Thin age crack on one side, but is stable and the bottle appears very solid and sound. Height: 4-7/8".
Estimated Value $1,250 - 2,250.
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| Realized $1,725 |
