Egyptian Pre-Dynastic Period Ointment Green Serpentine Stone Vessel, Ancient Art

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Egyptian Pre-Dynastic Period Ointment Green Serpentine Stone Vessel, Ancient Art

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An Egyptian Authentic and rarely pointy Egyptian stone vessel made of carefully chosen precious serpentine, early pre-dynastic period (before 2950 BC till begin 3rd dynasty (2650BC). In antiquity the unlidded pot contained probably an ointment or salve for cosmetic or pharmaceutical purpose. The shape of the vessel is rare and so far we know connected to the fine serpentine and alabaster pots found in burial places of Kings in the Red Sea District. The ointment vessel made of mottled light and dark green, black and white serpentine. For it's age the container is in a very good condition besides some recent, local, polishing. Lit.Published and described, illustrated by Hendrickx, "Une importante collection de Vases Egyptiens en pierre," Bulletin of Royal Museum for Art and History, Brussel, 1990. Provenance: Private collection Belgium. Acquired between 1980-1985. An authentic, ancient and rarely pointy shaped Egyptian stone vessel made of carefully chosen, precious serpentine. The unlidded pot contained in antiquity probably an ointment or salve for cosmetic or pharmaceutical purpose. For it’s age the container is in an very good condition besides some recent, local, polishing. The shape of the vessel is rare and so far we know connected to the fine serpentine and alabaster pots found In burial places of Kings in the Red Sea District. Artifact: Ointment stone vessel. Country: Red Sea district. Culture: Egyptian. Date: End predynastic period (before 2950 BC ) till begin 3rd dynasty ( 2640 BC). Material: Serpentine. Lit: Published, described and illustrated by Hendrickx, “Une importante collection de vases Égyptiens en pierre,” Bulletin van de Koninklijke Musea voor Kunst en Geschiedenis, Brussel, deel 61, 1990. (Bulletin Royal Museum for Art and History, Brussels, vol. 61, 1990, PRO 4 / 127 p. 41). Published: Agenda Antiquairs Antwerpen, 2009. Remarks: Some repolished spots. Provenance: Old private collection Edm. Boel, Belgium. Acquired between 1980-1985. Height 20 cm.

Dimensions:
Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Diameter: 3.55 in (9 cm)
Style:
Egyptian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Stone,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
Egypt
Period:
15th Century and Earlier
Date of Manufacture:
2950 BC
Condition:
Refinished. Some repolished spots.
Seller Location:
Antwerp, BE
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU931812475092

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