Description Ancient Egypt, Early Dynastic to Old Kingdom Period, 1st to 6th Dynasty, ca. 3100 to 2181 BCE. A gorgeous jar with a round but stable base, a tapered shoulder, a corseted neck, and a flared rim, all hand-carved from pale pink granite with mottled gray, white, and black inclusions. Within the spherical body is a deep, drilled-out basin that perhaps held offerings, small trinkets, or oils, and traces of the original drilling striations are still visible. Smooth surface textures envelop the exterior surfaces and make for a pleasing tactile experience. Size: 4.625" W x 4" H (11.7 cm x 10.2 cm)
Provenance: ex-private Khan family collection, New Jersey, USA, acquired in the 1980s
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#153486
Condition Report Two small areas of restoration to base, with nearly invisible resurfacing and overpainting that do not detract from the overall presentation. Abrasions to base, body, and rim, with light encrustations, and nicks to rim. Light earthen deposits and great remains of original drilling striations within body.