An Egyptian banded alabaster alabastron, c. 600-332 B.C.

An Egyptian banded alabaster alabastron, c. 600-332 B.C.

Code: 1907

£395.00
Description: A banded alabaster alabastron with flat base and two small lug handles. A break at the base of the neck resulting in loss of the neck and lip, and some pitting on one side, with a brown patina. 

Size: 90 mm/3.5 ins. high

Culture: Egyptian

Date: Late Period, c. 600-300 B.C. 

Provenance: Ex UK private collection but originally collected in the 1930’s by H.G. Ramsell (died 1960) of Wolverhampton. Previously with Bonhams, New Bond Street, London (part of Lot 215, ‘Antiquities’ Sale, 7 July 2016).