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1258 - Monolithic alabaster vase with a slightly ovoid, globular sh…
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Estimate €800 - €1,500
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Monolithic alabaster vase with a slightly ovoid, globular shape Carved from the stone and resting on a small, flattened base. The full, harmonious body features three broad horizontal bands, discernible through subtle breaks in the profile, which highlight the natural stratification of the stone. The opening, with its wide, open neck, is carved into a thick, circular ridge marked by ancient wear, chipping and uniform abrasion of the inner rim – evidence of long-term use. The interior walls have been carefully hollowed out to form a deep cavity with a rounded base, retaining tool marks and a matt patina darker than the exterior. The exterior surface, honey-beige in tone with whitish inclusions and more opaque veins, exhibits an ancient polish softened by time, featuring micro-bumps, scratches and small areas of alteration. The reverse shows an old fracture, which has been altered and consolidated within the stone. A prestigious vessel intended to hold precious or ritual substances. As is. Alabaster. Egypt. Old Kingdom, circa the 3rd–5th dynasties, around 2700–2400 BC. Height 8 cm x diameter 5 cm. Lot held in an international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipment: no import duties apply within the EU. An export licence from the country of origin may be required.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION | OLD MASTERS, HAUTE ÉPOQUE & FINE JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/28/2026 at 4:00 PM
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