Ancient EGYPTIAN STONE VESSEL c.3000-2000 BC.

Ancient EGYPTIAN STONE VESSEL c.3000-2000 BC. Size 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches. (100mm x 120mm; Weight: 855g) Fine carved jar with a pear-shaped body, that gently tapers upwards to a wide, flat rim. In Ancient Egypt, alabaster jars were used as containers for ointment, perfume, and other cosmetic products, such as kohl. Provenance: Ex Private East Coast Collection Acquired from Apollo Auction Lot 43 Ex; Property of a North London gentleman; from a Private collection formed in Paris in the 1970-90’s; acquired on the french Art market, Drouot.
Condition Report: Minor wear else in good condition