Ancient Egyptian Alabaster Vessel Circa 2700-2200 BC - Old KIngdom This alabaster vessel boasts an elongated body with a pointed base, allowing it to be securely planted in soft ground or a stand. It has a tubular neck that expands into a thick, rounded rim. Two small lugs at the shoulder would have facilitated handling. Such vessels were often used to store perfumes, oils, or other precious substances in ancient Egypt. Alabaster, a form of calcium carbonate, was widely used in ancient Egypt for crafting vessels. Egyptians employed alabaster for creating containers, jars, and other items as early as the Predynastic period (circa 6000–3150 BC). Dimensions: 245mm x 90mm; Weight: 1.2kg Provenance: Private UK Ancient Art Collection formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA Art Markets from pre-1960 Collections. Disclaimer: NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. All items will be shipped from Belgium. The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits. The seller will not ship outside the EU.