Ancient Egyptian Alabaster Offering Bowl Circa 2700-2200 BC - Old KIngdom This beautiful alabaster bowl, crafted from a warm beige alabaster takes on a hemispherical shape with a slightly flattened bottom, featuring a flat, broad shoulder, a short neck, and a flange-type rim. In ancient Egypt, alabaster offering bowls like this one were commonly utilized in ritualistic practices, serving as containers for offerings made to deities or as vessels for various ceremonies. Dimensions: 230mm x 115mm; weight 5.82kg Provenance: Private UK Ancient Art Collection formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA Art Markets from pre-1960s 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.