Lot 71: An Egyptian Early Dynastic Funerary Vase in Byrsian Marble or Steatite, 2nd Millennium BC – Early 1st Millennium BC
An Egyptian Early Dynastic Funerary Vase, dating from the 2nd Millennium BC – Early 1st Millennium BC, crafted from Byrsian Marble or Steatite. This stout, rounded vessel is carved from a variegated stone, exhibiting natural patterns of reddish-brown, tan, and cream. It features a short neck with a flat, outwardly flaring rim and two small, pierced lug handles symmetrically placed on its shoulders.
H: Approximately 10.5cm
Condition report:
Visible surface wear, numerous scratches, several stable fissures or hairline cracks across the body, and minor pitting, all consistent with age and use.
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