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What is Egyptian alabaster?
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Egyptian alabaster is a calcium carbonate stone that comes from quarries located in the area around Hatnub, Egypt. Although its appearance is similar to alabaster, the stone is much denser. Find a variety of Egyptian alabaster furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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Ancient Egyptian Alabaster Vase
Located in New Orleans, LA
Ancient Egyptian Bullet-Form Alabaster Vase
Third Intermediate Period, circa 945–715 BCE
This monumental Egyptian alabaster vase is among the largest known examples of its type.
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Vases
Materials
Alabaster
$124,500
Ancient Egyptian Alabaster Cylindrical Vessel, Middle Kingdom c. 1887 - 1750 BC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A large and elegant ancient Egyptian alabaster vessel, Middle Kingdom circa 1887–1750 BC.
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Vases
Materials
Alabaster
Ancient Egyptian Alabaster Jar, Early Dynastic Period
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful squat bodied vessel hails from the very earliest dynastic period in Egyptian art. Carved from an opaque creamy alabaster, it features a wide mouth, and a round should...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Jars
Materials
Alabaster
Ancient Egyptian Alabaster Bowl, Old Kingdom, 2686 BC to 2160 BC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant alabaster circular bowl is carved evenly throughout with thin walls displaying a beautiful translucence when exposed to direct light. It features high curving sides, a ...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Alabaster
Ancient Egyptian Alabaster Storage Jar, Late Period 664 BC to 332 BC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large, and very fine barrel-shaped jar of alabster with well defined bands of creme and caramel highlights. Twin vestigial lug handles are located on each side below a wide disc ri...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Vases
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of Alabaster Table Lamps
Located in Tilburg, NL
Its elegant and timeless design will be a great addition to any mid-century or modern interior. The use of alabaster in lamps has been around for centuries, dating back to ancient Eg...
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
$1,650 / set