Egyptian Alabaster Flask

SKU: MS.0061

Origin: Egypt
Circa: New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, c. 1550-1069 B.C.
Dimensions: 8.6" Height (22cms)
Medium: Alabaster

The broad lentoid body with convex sides, the cylindrical neck with rounded rim, with twin loop handle.

Alton Edward Mills (1882-1970), Switzerland; and thence by descent to the present owner.

Intact with no repair or restoration. Both handles with worn flaked chips to edge. Natural fissures to the alabaster over the body of the vessel, which has now discoloured to a dark brown colour with dirt encrustation. Patches of dark coloured dirt encrustation, particularly around the handles.

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Egyptian Alabaster Flask

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