Ancient Egyptian Pre-Dynastic Alabaster Jar - 210mm

Description: A significant example of an alabaster jar. This item has been professionally cleaned to show original details, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Material: Alabaster. Condition: Very Fine / see photos. Date: Circa 6000 - 3100 BCSize: 90x210mm; 2000grams. Item id: t651Provenance: The Supplier warrants that is has obtained this lot in a legal manner. Obtained from an old British collection, purchased from a collector in London. These Kohl Pots were used by both men and women for the holding of oils and ointments associated with elite burials. In daily life, Kohl was widely used amongst the royal family and elite of the pharaoh's court to outline the eyes, originally as protection against the sun, later as a decorative representation of the protective Udjat, or Eye of the god Horus. Usually these vessels are significantly smaller, c. 2. 5-3cm to stand on alabaster offering tables placed within the tomb. When bidding and buying items from us you can be assured that: You will find an interesting variety of antiquities and coins. Items offered are unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic. Postage will be handled quickly and professionally. All items are posted up to 48 hours after payment is made with registered mail. For multiple purchases shipping will be combined and discounted