Stone alabastron, Egypt, 3200-2800 BC
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This tall stone alabastron from the Thinite Period (Dynasty 0-2, 3200-2800 BC) was fashioned from a solid block of calcite, better known as alabaster. It presents a rounded base, a slightly tapered tubular body, a narrow neck, and a flat horizontal rim.Bibliography (for this item)Vandier d’Abbadie, J.1972 Catalogue des objets de toilette égyptiens. Editions des Musées Nationaux, Paris, France. |
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