Stone alabastron, 3150-2700 BC
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Links to other views:⇒ Larger Viewif scripting is off, click the ⇒ instead. Links to others from Early Dynastic Period/Thinite PeriodEarly-dynastic alabaster bowl, 3100-2686 BCGilded wooden statuette. Early Dynastic Stone alabastron, Egypt, 3200-2800 BC Links to others of type AlabastronPottery alabastron, Asian Greece, 500-400 BCStone alabastron, Egypt, 3200-2800 BC |
In ancient Egypt as today, hand-shaping pure abstract shapes out of stone is the skill of great masters of their craft. With its perfect date or teardrop shape, delicate handles, and flared rim, this stone alabastron is an understated demonstration of Egyptian mastery of the medium. Early Dynastic, Dynasty I or II (3150-2700 BC). |
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