An Egyptian banded alabaster cosmetic vessel, 1st Millennium B.C.

An Egyptian banded alabaster cosmetic vessel, 1st Millennium B.C.

Code: 2672

£395.00

Description: A banded alabaster cosmetic vessel of cylindrical form with a slight taper towards the aperture, with a dull off-white patina. A small area of surface pitting towards the base on one side, otherwise condition good.

Size: 117 mm/4.6 ins. high

Culture: Egyptian

Date: Late Dynastic Period, 1st Millennium B.C.

Provenance: Ex Yorkshire private collection and part Lot 612, Christie's South Kensington Antiquities Sale, 15 May 2002. The Christie’s auction label and a collector’s label attached.