Ancient Egyptian Alabaster vase (No reserve price)
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Description from the seller
A fine ancient Egyptian Alabaster Ovoid Jar , ca. Old Kingdom, 2649-2150 B.C..Height 67 mm. Intact!
The vessel features a rounded, slightly bulbous body that subtly tapers toward the base. A short, cylindrical neck rises to a gently flared rim with a simple, slightly everted lip. Likely shaped using a bow drill or other early rotary tools, this piece reflects the high level of craftsmanship achieved by ancient artisans working with hard stone. Alabaster was a prized material across many ancient cultures, admired for its soft translucency and the ethereal glow it emits when backlit. Civilizations from Mesopotamia to Egypt and the wider Mediterranean region used alabaster to craft elite vessels, often associated with ritual, luxury, or funerary contexts.
Provenance: Old Belgium collection from the 90's. Gallery V.D.K Brussels, Belgium.
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A fine ancient Egyptian Alabaster Ovoid Jar , ca. Old Kingdom, 2649-2150 B.C..Height 67 mm. Intact!
The vessel features a rounded, slightly bulbous body that subtly tapers toward the base. A short, cylindrical neck rises to a gently flared rim with a simple, slightly everted lip. Likely shaped using a bow drill or other early rotary tools, this piece reflects the high level of craftsmanship achieved by ancient artisans working with hard stone. Alabaster was a prized material across many ancient cultures, admired for its soft translucency and the ethereal glow it emits when backlit. Civilizations from Mesopotamia to Egypt and the wider Mediterranean region used alabaster to craft elite vessels, often associated with ritual, luxury, or funerary contexts.
Provenance: Old Belgium collection from the 90's. Gallery V.D.K Brussels, Belgium.
Will be shipped registered and insured.
I combine shipping.
I only ship in EU. When you bid make sure you have a shipping adress in EU.
The supplier warrants that they obtained this lot in a legal manner.
The seller guarantees that they are entitled to sell/export this lot.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license, will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about the status of the permits if this takes more than a few days.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/ Timeframe
2300 BC
Name of object
Alabaster vase
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
