A Published Egyptian Alabaster Cosmetic Jar, New Kingdom, ca. 1550 - 1069 BCE Chains - 18" Silver The reverse remains undecorated

The reverse remains undecorated

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A Published Egyptian Alabaster Cosmetic Jar, New Kingdom, ca. 1550 - 1069 BCE Chains - 18" Silver The reverse remains undecoratedThis elegant jar is carved from fine Egyptian alabaster with the warm honey toned banding typical of high quality material from New Kingdom workshops. The vessel flares gently from a narrow, slightly concave foot to a broad rim with a neatly rounded lip. Its small scale and refined silhouette are characteristic of cosmetic containers used to store unguents, scented oils, or kohl. The surface retains a soft, matte polish and shows the natural