Description:

Ancient Egypt, Old Kingdom, 3rd to 6th Dynasty, ca. 2686 to 2181 BCE. A charming bowl carved from porphyritic diorite of black and yellow-white hues that was used for holding minute volumes of fine cosmetic material. The bowl exhibits a round but stable base, convex walls, and a thick rim that surrounds the shallow basin. The basin was formed by utilizing copper drill bits and copious amounts of abrasive sand, and several of the original drilling striations are still visible along the surfaces. Size: 2" W x 1.25" H (5.1 cm x 3.2 cm)

Another porphyritic diorite vessel of a larger size hammered for GBP 9,375 ($12,370.97) at Christie's, London "The Resandro Collection" auction (sale 14490, December 6, 2016, lot 101).

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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  • Condition: Chips to rim, walls, and base, with minor yellowing to white inclusions, otherwise intact and very good. Great surface smoothness throughout.

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