Ancient Egyptian Alabaster Alabastron Vessel Ptolemaic Period,23,5 cm H.

Alabastron Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, 332 - 30 BC Alabaster Height 23. 5 cm PROVENANCE: Private collection J. Martí, Barcelona, Spain. Formed during 1960 - 1990. Acquired in the Barcelona - Madrid art market. CONDITION: In a good state of preservation, the mouth is rejoined of three original fragments. Body intact. DESCRIPTION: An Egyptian alabastron fashioned from alabaster. It is of a stylized ovoid form with a short, narrow neck and broad, flat mouth, designed to facilitate controlling the dose of the perfumed oil and its application to the skin. This recipient in question is made up of two joined pieces, one, the ovoid body, and the other, the neck and the mouth. Used in the ancient world for holding oil, especially perfume or massage oils. They originated around the 11th century BC in ancient Egypt as containers carved from alabaster – hence the name – but spread via ancient Greece to other parts of the classical world. The design of the first Egyptian alabastra was inspired by the palm tree, with a columnar shape, a palm capital and a stand. Later designs were made from glass decorated with various patterns, such as scallops, festoons or abstract patterns of rings or zigzags. Notes: - The piece includes authenticity certificate. - The piece includes Spanish Export License (Passport for European Union) . - According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes and will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it: - Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. - From 6. 001 to 60. 000 euros: 10%. - From 60. 001 to 600. 000 euros: 20%. This export permit application process can take between 1-2 months maximum. - The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.