EGYPTIAN ALABASTER KOHL POT EARLY OLD KINGDOM, CIRCA 2687-2513 B.C. 2 1/4 in. (4 1/2 in.) (152 grams, 64 mm (212 grams total, 11.5 cm including stand)). With a piriform body and narrow base, thickened rim; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. PROVENANCE: From an early 20th century UK collection, 1920-1940. LITERATURE: Cf. Aston, B.G., Ancient Egyptian Stone Vessels: Materials and Forms, SAGA 5, Heidelberg, 1994, p.84, fig.13 no.83, p.122, for the type. CONDITION
EGYPTIAN ALABASTER KOHL POT EARLY OLD KINGDOM, CIRCA 2687-2513 B.C. 2 1/4 in. (4 1/2 in.) (152 grams, 64 mm (212 grams total, 11.5 cm including stand)). With a piriform body and narrow base, thickened rim; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. PROVENANCE: From an early 20th century UK collection, 1920-1940. LITERATURE: Cf. Aston, B.G., Ancient Egyptian Stone Vessels: Materials and Forms, SAGA 5, Heidelberg, 1994, p.84, fig.13 no.83, p.122, for the type. CONDITION
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